The average train between Purley and Reading takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Purley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Purley to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Purley and Reading is 61.1 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 25m.
