Croydon to Purley by train

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Overview: trains from Croydon to Purley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Croydon 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 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 4m View journey
Distance (km) 3
Trains / day 116 View all
Cheapest journey €3.95 View journey
Avg journey time 6m
Train operators 3

Taking the train from Croydon to Purley

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Cost of train travel from Croydon to Purley

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Croydon to Purley:

  • Cheapest ticket: €3.95

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Croydon to Purley train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Croydon to Purley is at 00:02 and the last is at 23:59. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:32 and the last one is at 23:59. You can expect 116 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 7 minutes.

Average train travel time from Croydon to Purley

The quickest time by train is 4 minutes, travelling a total distance of 3 kilometres.

Booking Croydon to Purley trains in advance

Booking your Croydon to Purley tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

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More information on train travel from Croydon to Purley

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Purley city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to Purley

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

The total distance between Croydon and Purley by train is 3 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.