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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Purley (PUR)

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58

train journeys
per day

57

miles (93 kms)

1hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 58 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 58 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Purley is approximately 57 miles (93 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 20 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Purley.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    08:24
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:43
    2 hrs 2 changes
    08:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:13
    2 hrs 3 changes
    09:13
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    1 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    09:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    10:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    11:13
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:44
    1 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    11:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    12:13
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:07
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:44
    1 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    12:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:00
    2 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    13:13
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:07
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    13:37
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:35
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:44
    1 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    13:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:00
    2 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    14:13
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:07
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    14:37
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:44
    1 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    14:43
    Colchester Town
    Purley
    Colchester Town to Purley

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
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 Colchester Town and Purley

The travel time between Colchester Town and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 20 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 58 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town 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 Colchester Town & Purley. owever, there are 58 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Purley.

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