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Trains from Purley (PUR) to Plymouth (PLY)

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23

train journeys
per day

188

miles (302 kms)

4hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

04:03 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Purley (PUR) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Purley and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Purley to Plymouth is approximately 188 miles (302 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, GWR, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Purley and Plymouth.

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

Map of the rail routes from Purley to Plymouth

Journeys from Purley to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    04:03
    5 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    09:39
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:57
    4 hrs 50 mins4 changes
    10:47
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:57
    4 hrs 13 mins2 changes
    11:10
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:58
    4 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    12:14
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:57
    4 hrs 6 mins2 changes
    13:03
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:57
    4 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    14:13
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:57
    4 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    15:13
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:57
    4 hrs 15 mins2 changes
    16:12
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:57
    4 hrs 15 mins2 changes
    17:12
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:57
    4 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    18:17
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:57
    4 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    19:20
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:27
    4 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    20:13
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:57
    4 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    20:20
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:57
    4 hrs 15 mins2 changes
    21:12
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:27
    4 hrs 43 mins2 changes
    22:10
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:57
    4 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    22:18
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    18:57
    4 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    23:36
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    19:57
    4 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    00:53
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    22:15
    7 hrs 23 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    05:38
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    22:24
    7 hrs 14 mins3 changes
    05:38
    Purley
    Plymouth
    Purley to Plymouth

About Purley Station

Station name Purley (PUR)
AddressPurley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
Managed bySN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:55 - 20:05
Saturday 05:55 - 20:25
Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
AddressPlymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Purley and Plymouth

The travel time between Purley and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Purley and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Purley & Plymouth. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, GWR, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Purley and Plymouth.

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