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Trains from Althorne (Essex) (ALN) to Purley (PUR)

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26

train journeys
per day

43

miles (69 kms)

1hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

05:35 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Althorne (Essex) (ALN) to Purley (PUR)

Buy tickets from Althorne (Essex) to Purley. Explore the list of all train routes from Althorne (Essex) to Purley and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Althorne (Essex) and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Althorne (Essex) to Purley is approximately 43 miles (69 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 15 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Althorne (Essex) and Purley.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Althorne (Essex) to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Althorne (Essex) to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:35
    2 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    07:54
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:14
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    08:24
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    08:43
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:45
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    09:43
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:25
    2 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    10:37
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:05
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    11:13
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:45
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    12:07
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:25
    2 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:05
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    13:13
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    14:07
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:25
    2 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    14:37
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:05
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    15:13
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:45
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    16:07
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:25
    2 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    16:37
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:05
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    17:13
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:45
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    18:07
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:23
    2 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    18:37
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:05
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    19:13
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:59
    2 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    20:08
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:47
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    21:13
    Althorne (Essex)
    Purley
    Althorne (Essex) to Purley

About Althorne (Essex) Station

Station name Althorne (Essex) (ALN)
Address Althorne station, Bridgemarsh Lane, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6DG
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Purley Station

Station name Purley (PUR)
Address Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 20:05
Saturday 05:55 - 20:25
Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Althorne (Essex) and Purley

The travel time between Althorne (Essex) and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Althorne (Essex) and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

First class tickets on trains between Althorne (Essex) and Purley typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Althorne (Essex) and Purley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Althorne (Essex) & Purley. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Althorne (Essex) and Purley.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Althorne (Essex) and Purley, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.