The average train between Purley and London Docklands takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Purley to London Docklands. 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 London Docklands. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 6:45 PM which arrives into London Docklands at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

41 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to London Docklands. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at London Docklands station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Purley to London Docklands train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Purley to London Docklands train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Book your Purley to London Docklands train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Purley and London Docklands is 19.8 km. The road distance is 27 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 22 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes.