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Purley to Charing Cross trains

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The average train between Purley and Charing Cross takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley to Charing Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

38 min
Duration
15 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Purley to Charing Cross train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Purley and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Blackfriars and take an average of 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)35 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)36 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)35 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)36 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)35 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)35 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)35 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)35 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)37 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Purley to Charing Cross? 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 Purley to Charing Cross.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.4 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Blackfriars every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–10 and the journey takes 29 min.

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