The average train between Rainham and Purfleet-on-Thames takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Rainham to Purfleet-on-Thames. 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 Rainham and Purfleet-on-Thames. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainham is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Purfleet-on-Thames at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Greenhithe for Bluewater and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rainham to Purfleet-on-Thames. However, there are services departing from Rainham station and arriving at Purfleet-on-Thames station via Greenhithe for Bluewater. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Rainham to Purfleet-on-Thames train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rainham (Kent) station.
Rainham to Purfleet-on-Thames train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Greenhithe for Bluewater station.
Book your Rainham to Purfleet-on-Thames train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Rainham and Purfleet-on-Thames is 28.8 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Rainham (Kent) to Greenhithe for Bluewater hourly. Tickets cost £8–18 and the journey takes 38 min. Southeastern also services this route twice a week.