Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

TrainlineTrainline is Europe’s leading platform for train and bus tickets

Purley to Crowborough by train

First train

08:57

Last train

16:57

Departure station

Purley

Arrival station

Crowborough

Journey time

From 1h 12m

Distance

24 miles (39 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Thameslink, Southern

Taking the train from Purley to Crowborough in 1 hour 12 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Purley to Crowborough? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 12 minutes to travel the 24 miles (39 km) from Purley to Crowborough by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Thameslink or Southern, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Purley to Crowborough in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Crowborough by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Purley to Crowborough? 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 Purley and Crowborough by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Purley to Crowborough is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Purley to Crowborough?

No, there are no direct train services from Purley to Crowborough. Travelling from Purley to Crowborough by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Purley to Crowborough leave?

The first train from Purley to Crowborough leaves at 08:57. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Purley to Crowborough leave?

The last train from Purley to Crowborough leaves at 16:57. 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 Purley and Crowborough by train?

Trains travelling from Purley to Crowborough cover a distance of around 24 miles (39 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Purley to Crowborough

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

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 Purley to Crowborough 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.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† 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.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.