The average train between Purley and Shortlands Station takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Purley to Shortlands 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 Shortlands Station. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Shortlands Station at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Shortlands Station. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Shortlands Station station via Beckenham Junction Tram Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Purley to Shortlands Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon Tram Stop station.
Purley to Shortlands Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Beckenham Junction Tram Stop station.
Book your Purley to Shortlands Station train tickets online with Thameslink, London Tramlink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Purley and Shortlands Station is 10.9 km. The road distance is 14 km.
London Tramlink operates a vehicle from East Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 21 min.
