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Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks by train

First train

16:20

Last train

17:18

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Purley Oaks

Journey time

From 3h 10m

Distance

133 miles (214 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern

How to travel from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Cardiff Central and Purley Oaks, which usually take 3 hours 13 minutes to complete the 133 miles (214 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Purley Oaks by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, Thameslink or Southern are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Purley Oaks? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Cardiff Central and Purley Oaks by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks?

No, there are no direct train services from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks. Travelling from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks leave?

The first train from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks leaves at 16:20. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks leave?

The last train from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks leaves at 17:18. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Cardiff Central and Purley Oaks by train?

Trains travelling from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks cover a distance of around 133 miles (214 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Purley Oaks

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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