The average train between Purley and Chinatown takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Purley to Chinatown. 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 20 minutes between Purley and Chinatown. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Chinatown at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

38 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Chinatown station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Purley to Chinatown train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Chinatown train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Book your Purley to Chinatown train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Purley and Chinatown is 19.5 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Chinatown via London Bridge and London Charing Cross in around 42 min.