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Trains from Purley (PUR) to Southport (SOP)

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31

train journeys
per day

200

miles (323 kms)

4hrs 37 mins

fastest journey

04:03 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 7 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Purley (PUR) to Southport (SOP)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Purley and Southport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Purley to Southport is approximately 200 miles (323 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 11 mins.

Thameslink, Southern, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, London Overground, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Purley and Southport.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Purley to Southport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 37 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Purley to Southport

Journeys from Purley to Southport Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    04:03
    5 hrs 21 mins5 changes
    09:24
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:54
    4 hrs 35 mins5 changes
    10:29
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:02
    4 hrs 39 mins5 changes
    10:41
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:54
    4 hrs 30 mins5 changes
    11:24
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:03
    4 hrs 38 mins5 changes
    11:41
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:54
    4 hrs 35 mins5 changes
    12:29
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:03
    4 hrs 38 mins5 changes
    12:41
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:54
    4 hrs 30 mins5 changes
    13:24
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:03
    4 hrs 38 mins5 changes
    13:41
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:54
    4 hrs 35 mins5 changes
    14:29
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:03
    4 hrs 40 mins5 changes
    14:43
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:24
    5 hrs5 changes - overtaken train
    15:24
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:33
    4 hrs 51 mins6 changes
    15:24
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:03
    4 hrs 38 mins5 changes
    15:41
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:24
    5 hrs 5 mins5 changes - overtaken train
    16:29
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:33
    4 hrs 56 mins6 changes
    16:29
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:04
    4 hrs 37 mins5 changes
    16:41
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:54
    4 hrs 30 mins5 changes
    17:24
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:03
    4 hrs 38 mins5 changes
    17:41
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:54
    4 hrs 35 mins5 changes
    18:29
    Purley
    Southport
    Purley to Southport

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 Southport Station

Station name Southport (SOP)
AddressSouthport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed byME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Purley and Southport

The travel time between Purley and Southport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 37 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Purley and Southport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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Amenities on trains between Purley and Southport 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 & Southport. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, Southern, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, London Overground, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Purley and Southport.

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