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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Purley (PUR)

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37

train journeys
per day

51

miles (82 kms)

1hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

05:20 / 00:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 37 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury West and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 37 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury West to Purley is approximately 51 miles (82 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 25 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Purley.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury West to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Canterbury West to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:20
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    07:24
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:13
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    08:07
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:49
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    08:43
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    09:13
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:49
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    09:43
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    10:13
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    2 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    10:43
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:21
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    11:13
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    2 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    11:43
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:21
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    12:13
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:37
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    12:43
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:23
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    13:13
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:37
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    13:43
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:23
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    14:13
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:37
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    14:43
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:23
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    15:13
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:37
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    15:43
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:21
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    16:13
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:37
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    16:43
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:23
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    17:13
    Canterbury West
    Purley
    Canterbury West to Purley

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Canterbury West and Purley

The travel time between Canterbury West and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury West and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 37 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:07.

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Amenities on trains between Canterbury West 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 Canterbury West & Purley. owever, there are 37 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Purley.

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