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Outbound fromOrpington to Purley by train
It takes an average of 1h 10m to travel from Orpington to Purley by train, over a distance of around 9 miles (15 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from Orpington to Purley and tickets for this journey start from £9 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Orpington to Purley in 48 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Orpington to Purley? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 9 miles (15 km) from Orpington to Purley by train, although you can get there in as little as 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 36 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Southeastern, Thameslink or Southern 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 Orpington to Purley in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £9.00. 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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Cheap train tickets from Orpington to Purley
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Orpington to Purley is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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