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Trains from Essex Road (EXR) to Purley (PUR)

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98

train journeys
per day

14

miles (22 kms)

59 mins

fastest journey

00:03 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Essex Road (EXR) to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 98 scheduled rail journeys between Essex Road and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 98 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Essex Road to Purley is approximately 14 miles (22 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 13 mins.

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

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Essex Road to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 59 mins.

Journeys from Essex Road to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:03
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    01:34
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:32
    1 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    02:12
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    1 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    06:52
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:49
    1 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    07:07
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:18
    1 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    07:24
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:19
    1 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    07:37
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    1 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    07:54
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:49
    1 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    08:07
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:11
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    08:24
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:18
    1 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    08:24
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:19
    1 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    08:24
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    1 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    08:33
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:27
    1 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    08:37
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:34
    1 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    08:43
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:01
    59 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:07
    1 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    09:13
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:27
    1 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:31
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:37
    1 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    09:43
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:57
    1 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:04
    1 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    10:13
    Essex Road
    Purley
    Essex Road to Purley

About Essex Road Station

Station name Essex Road (EXR)
Address Essex Road station, 181 Essex Road, Islington, Greater London, N1 2SU
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Weekend 06:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
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 Essex Road and Purley

The travel time between Essex Road and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Essex Road and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 98 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Essex Road 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 Essex Road & Purley. owever, there are 98 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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