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Trains from Reading West to Purley (PUR)

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48

train journeys
per day

38

miles (62 kms)

1hrs 31 mins

fastest journey

05:22 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Reading West to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 48 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 48 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Purley is approximately 38 miles (62 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 56 mins.

Elizabeth Line, South Western Railway, Thameslink, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Purley.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 31 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:22
    1 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    07:01
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:09
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    07:54
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:38
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    08:24
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    1 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    08:43
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:29
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    1 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    09:43
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:03
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    1 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    10:13
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:38
    1 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    10:32
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    1 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    10:43
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:42
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:43
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:51
    1 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    11:43
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:13
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    1 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    1 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    12:43
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    1 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    13:13
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:46
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    13:43
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:14
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:13
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:45
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    14:43
    Reading West
    Purley
    Reading West to Purley

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
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 Reading West and Purley

The travel time between Reading West and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 31 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 48 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:22, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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Amenities on trains between Reading 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 Reading West & Purley. owever, there are 48 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, South Western Railway, Thameslink, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Purley.

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