The average train between Southampton and Purley takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Purley. 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 Southampton and Purley. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Purley at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Purley. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Purley station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Southampton to Purley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Purley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Southampton and Purley is 102.2 km. The road distance is 138 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 11m.