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Trip Summary
There are 14 daily trains from Purley to Horley. Traveling by train from Purley to Horley usually takes around 22 minutes, but the fastest Thameslink train can make the trip in 15 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (19 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 15m |
| Lowest price | £6.38 |
| Trains per day | 18 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Purley to Horley?
2 train services operate from Purley to Horley. Thameslink usually has more trains scheduled, with 12 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 2 | 0h 21m | £6.38 |
| Thameslink | 12 | 0h 23m | £6.38 |
Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage between Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Purley to Horley tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Purley at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 14 scheduled trains on most days. 18 of these are direct connections to Horley. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Horley to Purley.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Purley?
Main departure station: Purley Train Station
There is one train station in Purley.
All train stations in Purley:
Purley Train Station
Where is the train station in Horley?
Main arrival station: Horley Station
Horley receives travelers from Purley at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Horley:
Horley Station
Gatwick Airport Railway Station
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