The average train between Purley and Newbury takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Purley to Newbury. 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 hourly between Purley and Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Newbury at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Newbury station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Purley to Newbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Newbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Purley to Newbury train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Purley and Newbury is 84.5 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Newbury via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 10m.