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Trains from Purley (PUR) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)

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78

train journeys
per day

10

miles (17 kms)

42 mins

fastest journey

01:03 / 00:11

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Purley (PUR) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)

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On a typical weekday there are 78 scheduled rail journeys between Purley and Elephant & Castle , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 78 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Purley to Elephant & Castle is approximately 10 miles (17 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 53 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Purley and Elephant & Castle.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Purley to Elephant & Castle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 42 mins.

Journeys from Purley to Elephant & Castle Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    01:03
    1 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    02:27
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    02:03
    1 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    03:27
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    03:03
    1 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    04:27
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    04:03
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    05:19
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:02
    47 mins 1 change
    05:49
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:10
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    06:15
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:57
    43 mins 1 change
    06:40
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:15
    53 mins 1 change
    07:08
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:27
    43 mins 1 change
    07:10
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:45
    54 mins 1 change
    07:39
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:57
    43 mins 1 change
    07:40
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:18
    49 mins 1 change
    08:07
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:28
    42 mins 1 change
    08:10
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:48
    49 mins 1 change
    08:37
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:58
    42 mins 1 change
    08:40
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:18
    48 mins 1 change
    09:06
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:28
    42 mins 1 change
    09:10
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:45
    54 mins 1 change
    09:39
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:57
    43 mins 1 change
    09:40
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:15
    54 mins 1 change
    10:09
    Purley
    Elephant & Castle
    Purley to Elephant & Castle

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

About Elephant & Castle Station

Station name Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Address Elephant & Castle station, Elephant Road, Camberwell, London, SE17 1LB
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 20:10
Saturday 06:40 - 20:10
Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Purley and Elephant & Castle

The travel time between Purley and Elephant & Castle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 53 mins & the fastest journey takes 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Purley and Elephant & Castle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 78 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:11.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Purley & Elephant & Castle. owever, there are 78 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Purley and Elephant & Castle.

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