The average train between Purley and Ashtead takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley to Ashtead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Purley and Ashtead. The earliest departure is at 1:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Ashtead at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Purley to Ashtead? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Ashtead. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Ashtead station via Redhill station and Dorking Deepdene station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Purley to Ashtead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Ashtead train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashtead station.
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The distance between Purley and Ashtead is 14 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Ashtead via Redhill, Dorking Deepdene, and Dorking in around 1h 4m.