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Trains from St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Purley (PUR)

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21

train journeys
per day

181

miles (292 kms)

4hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

00:08 / 00:26

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between St Helens Junction and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Helens Junction to Purley is approximately 181 miles (292 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 59 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Junction and Purley.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Helens Junction to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from St Helens Junction to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:08
    8 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    09:04
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:53
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    10:13
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    10:32
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:28
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    11:32
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    12:31
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:28
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    13:31
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:50
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    14:13
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:28
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    14:31
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:28
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    15:32
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:28
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    16:43
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:28
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    17:31
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:28
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    18:32
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:28
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    19:31
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:28
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    20:32
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:28
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    21:32
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:56
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    22:13
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:28
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    23:02
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:28
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    00:02
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:28
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    01:34
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:35
    10 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    08:24
    St Helens Junction
    Purley
    St Helens Junction to Purley

About St Helens Junction Station

Station name St Helens Junction (SHJ)
Address St Helens Junction station, Station Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3LA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:05 - 23:50
Tuesday 06:05 - 23:50
Wednesday 06:05 - 23:50
Thursday 06:05 - 23:50
Friday 06:05 - 23:50
Saturday 06:05 - 23:50
Sunday 08:20 - 23:35
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 St Helens Junction and Purley

The travel time between St Helens Junction and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Helens Junction and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:08, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:26.

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

Amenities on trains between St Helens Junction 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 St Helens Junction & Purley. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Junction and Purley.

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