Canterbury to Purley Trains

Canterbury to Purley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Purley takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Purley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 49m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...

1h 48m

£45–89

Canterbury to Purley train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Purley at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

10:23 PM → 11:57 PM
1h 34m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
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