How to get from Wimbledon to Purley by train?

By train

To get from Wimbledon to Purley in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Wimbledon station to Clapham Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to Purley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £6.10.

35min£6.10
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Wimbledon

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wimbledon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Littlehampton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 7
    Ride to train station Purley
    Ride to train station
    Purley
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tramlink

To get from Wimbledon to Purley in London, take the TRAM tramlink from Wimbledon Tram Stop station to East Croydon Tram Stop station. Next, take the SOUTHERN train from East Croydon station to Purley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is £5.75.

60min£5.75
Walk to tramlink station
Tramlink - TRAM
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Wimbledon Tram Stop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tramlink station
    Walk to tramlink station
    Wimbledon Tram Stop
    ID 1
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tramlink - TRAM
    Wait for tramlink
    TRAM
    Beckenham Junction
  • 3
    Ride to tramlink station
    Ride to tramlink station
    East Croydon Tram Stop
    ID 1
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Croydon
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Caterham
  • 6
    Ride to train station Purley
    Ride to train station
    Purley
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wimbledon to Purley

The distance between Wimbledon, London and Purley, London is approximately 14.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wimbledon to Purley by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Wimbledon

Wimbledon is located at Wimbledon, London and the nearest public transport station is Alexandra Road / Wimbledon (B).

Tube stations close to Wimbledon:

  • South Wimbledon

Train stations close to Wimbledon:

  • Haydons Road

Bus stations close to Wimbledon:

  • Alexandra Road / Wimbledon (B)
  • Alexandra Road / Wimbledon (A)
  • Wimbledon Hill Road (S)

Public transport stations close to Purley, London

Purley is located at Purley, London and the nearest public transport station is Purley Station / Purley High Street (M).

Train stations close to Purley:

  • Kenley
  • South Croydon
  • Sanderstead

Bus stations close to Purley:

  • Purley Station / Purley High Street (M)
  • Purley / Downlands Precinct (D)
  • Purley High Street (Z1)

Related Routes

By train and tramlink

To get from Wimbledon to Purley in London, take the TRAM tramlink from Wimbledon Tram Stop station to East Croydon Tram Stop station. Next, take the SOUTHERN train from East Croydon station to Purley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is £5.75.

60min£5.75
Walk to tramlink station
Tramlink - TRAM
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Wimbledon Tram Stop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tramlink station
    Walk to tramlink station
    Wimbledon Tram Stop
    ID 1
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tramlink - TRAM
    Wait for tramlink
    TRAM
    Beckenham Junction
  • 3
    Ride to tramlink station
    Ride to tramlink station
    East Croydon Tram Stop
    ID 1
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Croydon
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Caterham
  • 6
    Ride to train station Purley
    Ride to train station
    Purley
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wimbledon to Purley?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wimbledon to Purley?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line TRAM, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Wimbledon and Purley?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wimbledon to Purley?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near Wimbledon in Wimbledon to Clapham Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Purley station near Purley in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wimbledon to Purley by train?

    The total travel time between Wimbledon in Wimbledon and Purley in London by train is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wimbledon to get to Purley?

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near Wimbledon in Wimbledon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wimbledon and Purley?

    Get off the train at the Purley station, which is closest to Purley in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Wimbledon to Purley?

    The ride from Wimbledon to Purley costs £6.10.

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