The average train between Purley and Eltham takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley to Eltham. 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 Eltham. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Eltham at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
46 min • 1 change
56 min • 1 change
55 min • 1 change
54 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Eltham station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Purley to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Eltham station.
Book your Purley to Eltham train tickets online with Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Purley and Eltham is 17 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Eltham via London Bridge in around 54 min.
