The average train between Purley and Elephant and Castle takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley to Elephant and Castle. 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 Elephant and Castle. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Elephant and Castle at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Elephant and Castle station via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Purley to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
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The distance between Purley and Elephant and Castle is 17.7 km. The road distance is 25 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Blackfriars every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 29 min.
