The average train between Purley and Southampton takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Purley to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Purley to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Clapham Junction station and arriving at Southampton Central station via Basingstoke station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Purley to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Purley to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Purley and Southampton is 102.2 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Southampton Central via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 2h 29m.