Train Watford to Purley from £17 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Purley takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Purley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 19m
Duration: 29 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 16m

£14–31

Watford to Purley train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Purley at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

3:20 PM → 4:27 PM
1h 7m • 1 change
4:20 PM → 5:27 PM
1h 7m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 6:27 PM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:20 PM → 7:27 PM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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