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Durham to Purley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Purley takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

3h 42m
Duration
270 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 43m
£95–130

Durham to Purley train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Purley. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Purley at 3:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 32m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 32m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 32m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 53m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 33m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 53m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 33m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Purley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Durham to Purley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Purley, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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