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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Purley (PUR)

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149

train journeys
per day

12

miles (20 kms)

16 mins

fastest journey

00:42 / 00:05

first / last train

48

direct trains

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 149 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Purley , with 48 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 101 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Purley is approximately 12 miles (20 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 27 mins.

Southern, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Purley.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 16 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:42
    21 mins Direct
    01:03
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    01:46
    18 mins Direct
    02:04
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    02:46
    17 mins Direct
    03:03
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    03:46
    16 mins Direct
    04:02
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:41
    20 mins Direct
    05:01
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:28
    23 mins Direct
    05:51
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:32
    24 mins Direct
    05:56
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:38
    32 mins 1 change
    06:10
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:52
    31 mins Direct
    06:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:57
    25 mins 1 change
    06:22
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:02
    24 mins Direct
    06:26
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    25 mins 1 change
    06:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:22
    31 mins Direct
    06:53
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    24 mins 1 change
    06:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:32
    24 mins Direct
    06:56
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:36
    25 mins 1 change
    07:01
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:52
    31 mins Direct
    07:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:02
    25 mins Direct
    07:27
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:06
    25 mins 1 change
    07:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:22
    31 mins Direct
    07:53
    Gatwick Airport
    Purley
    Gatwick Airport to Purley

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
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 Gatwick Airport and Purley

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 149 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:42, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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

Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Purley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 48 direct services per day from Gatwick Airport to Purley

Southern, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Purley.

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