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Outbound fromStevenage to Purley by train
It takes an average of 1h 7m to travel from Stevenage to Purley by train, over a distance of around 39 miles (63 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Stevenage to Purley and tickets for this journey start from £18.50 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Stevenage to Purley in 1 hour 5 minutes
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It usually takes around 1 hour 7 minutes to travel the 39 miles (63 km) from Stevenage to Purley by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 5 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Thameslink for all or at least part of your journey to Purley.
Book train tickets from Stevenage to Purley in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £18.50. 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 Stevenage to Purley
Book in advance
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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 Stevenage 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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