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Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Purley (PUR)

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63

train journeys
per day

60

miles (96 kms)

1hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

04:53 / 01:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 63 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 63 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge to Purley is approximately 60 miles (96 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs.

Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Purley.

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:53
    1 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    06:52
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:26
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    07:24
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:56
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    07:54
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:26
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    08:24
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:53
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    08:43
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:57
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:23
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    09:13
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:31
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:53
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    09:43
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    10:13
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:26
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    10:32
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    10:43
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:55
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:23
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    11:13
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:26
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    11:32
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:53
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    11:43
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:57
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:23
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    12:13
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:26
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    12:31
    Cambridge
    Purley
    Cambridge to Purley

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Cambridge and Purley

The travel time between Cambridge and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 63 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:53, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:09.

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

Amenities on trains between Cambridge 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 Cambridge & Purley. owever, there are 63 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Purley.

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