The average train between Purley and New Cross Station takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Purley to New Cross Station. 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 New Cross Station. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 5:45 PM which arrives into New Cross Station at 6:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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33 min • 1 change

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33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to New Cross Station. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at New Cross Station station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Purley to New Cross Station train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Purley to New Cross Station train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Book your Purley to New Cross Station train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Purley and New Cross Station is 16.4 km. The road distance is 26 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.