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Watford to Purley trains

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The average train between Watford and Purley takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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.

1h 19m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
  2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Purleytrain train London Victoria - Reigate / ...
1h 15m
£13–23

Watford to Purley train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Purley at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 10m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    SouthernSouthern1h 28m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    SouthernSouthern5h 22m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 7m • 1 change

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    SouthernSouthern1h 11m • 1 change

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    SouthernSouthern1h 24m • 1 change

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    SouthernSouthern1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 7m • 1 change

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    SouthernSouthern1h 11m • 1 change

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    SouthernSouthern1h 24m • 1 change

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    SouthernSouthern1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 7m • 1 change

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    SouthernSouthern1h 11m • 1 change

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    SouthernSouthern1h 24m • 1 change

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    SouthernSouthern1h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford to Purley? 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.

Map of how to get from Watford to Purley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Purley, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Purley via Clapham Junction in around 1h 15m.

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