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Outbound fromManchester Piccadilly to Purley by train
It takes an average of 8h 58m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Purley by train, over a distance of around 173 miles (278 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Purley and tickets for this journey start from £196.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:50 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Purley | |
| Journey time | From 4h 4m | |
| Distance | 173 miles (278 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £196.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Purley in 4 hours 4 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Purley? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 58 minutes to travel the 173 miles (278 km) from Manchester Piccadilly to Purley by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 4 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway to Purley. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Purley in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £196.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Purley by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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