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Trains from Whitechapel to Purley (PUR)

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152

train journeys
per day

12

miles (20 kms)

39 mins

fastest journey

00:36 / 00:35

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Whitechapel to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 152 scheduled rail journeys between Whitechapel and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 152 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitechapel to Purley is approximately 12 miles (20 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 51 mins.

London Overground, Southern, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Whitechapel and Purley.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitechapel to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 39 mins.

Journeys from Whitechapel to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:36
    58 mins 1 change
    01:34
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    01:14
    58 mins 1 change
    02:12
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    02:14
    59 mins 1 change
    03:13
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    03:14
    58 mins 1 change
    04:12
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    03:56
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    05:04
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:14
    58 mins 1 change
    05:12
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:53
    1 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    05:57
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:03
    54 mins 2 changes
    05:57
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:34
    57 mins 1 change
    06:31
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:39
    43 mins 1 change
    06:22
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:44
    47 mins 2 changes
    06:31
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:49
    48 mins 2 changes
    06:37
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:04
    57 mins 1 change
    07:01
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:09
    43 mins 1 change
    06:52
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:13
    48 mins 2 changes
    07:01
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:16
    51 mins 1 change
    07:07
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:39
    45 mins 1 change
    07:24
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:45
    46 mins 2 changes
    07:31
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:46
    51 mins 1 change
    07:37
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:09
    45 mins 1 change
    07:54
    Whitechapel
    Purley
    Whitechapel to Purley

About Whitechapel Station

Station name Whitechapel (ZLW)
Address Whitechapel station, Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, Greater London, E1 1BY
Managed by LT

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Whitechapel and Purley

The travel time between Whitechapel and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 51 mins & the fastest journey takes 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitechapel and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 152 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:36, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:35.

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

Amenities on trains between Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel & Purley. owever, there are 152 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, Southern, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Whitechapel and Purley.

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