The average train between Woolwich and Purley takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Woolwich 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Woolwich and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Purley at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Purley. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Purley station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Woolwich to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Woolwich Arsenal station.
Woolwich to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Purley station.
Book your Woolwich to Purley train tickets online with Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Woolwich and Purley is 20.2 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Arsenal to Purley via London Bridge in around 52 min.
