Brighton to Purley by train

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Overview: trains from Brighton to Purley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brighton to Purley, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:02 View journey
Last train 23:13 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 42m View journey
Distance (km) 58
Trains / day 5 View all
Cheapest journey CA$36.30 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 3m
Train operators 2

Travelling by train from Brighton to Purley

Ready to travel from Brighton to Purley by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Brighton and Purley: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$36.30, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Brighton and Purley

If you are taking the train from Brighton to Purley, you will have 5 trains each day (with a departure every 6 hours and 29 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:02. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:13. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:02, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:08.

Travel time and distance between Brighton and Purley

The route’s fastest journey takes 42 minutes, covering a total of 58 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Brighton to Purley trains

Tickets for travel to Purley along this route are available for purchase half a month before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Maximising your travels to Purley

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Purley.

FAQs about the train journey from Brighton to Purley

Want to know more about your journey from Brighton to Purley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Brighton to Purley covers 58 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.