This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

credit-card Passengers Seat Reservations info Mobile ticket available

Trains from Shrewsbury (SHR) to Purley (PUR)

Find the cheapest fares to Purley by splitting your tickets

43

train journeys
per day

147

miles (236 kms)

3hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

05:18 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Shrewsbury (SHR) to Purley (PUR)

Buy tickets from Shrewsbury to Purley. Explore the list of all train routes from Shrewsbury to Purley and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 43 scheduled rail journeys between Shrewsbury and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 43 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shrewsbury to Purley is approximately 147 miles (236 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 26 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Southern, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Shrewsbury and Purley.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shrewsbury to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 55 mins.

Journeys from Shrewsbury to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:18
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    09:13
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:28
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    10:01
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:33
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    10:32
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:04
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    11:32
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:49
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:13
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:44
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    13:01
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    13:31
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:54
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:19
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    14:13
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    14:31
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:40
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    15:01
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:53
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    15:13
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    15:32
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:53
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:19
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    16:13
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:34
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    16:31
    Shrewsbury
    Purley
    Shrewsbury to Purley

About Shrewsbury Station

Station name Shrewsbury (SHR)
Address Shrewsbury station, Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 20:40
Saturday 05:20 - 19:40
Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
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 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 Shrewsbury and Purley

The travel time between Shrewsbury and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shrewsbury and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 43 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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

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

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com!

There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Shrewsbury and Purley. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to Purley, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

See our page on Split Ticketing for a full explanation, & read our other tips on how to get the cheapest train tickets.

No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Shrewsbury & Purley. owever, there are 43 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Southern, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Shrewsbury and Purley.

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