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Purley
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:05 Saturday 05:55 - 20:25 Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 6 above the waiting room.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3 and 4/5
- National key toilets: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on platform 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The waiting room on platform 6 has one small step to access. Seating is also available on platforms 3, 4, 5 and 6
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
FAQ: Travel from Purley (PUR)
Everything you need to know about Purley (PUR): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Purley station offers accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, with staff help available.
Purley is near several attractions, including Riddlesdown Common and Kenley Aerodrome, offering picturesque landscapes and historical significance.
Car rental services are not available at Purley station.
The city center is approximately 5.154 kilometers away from Purley station.
You can get to the city center from **Purley Station** by taking a taxi.
For travel from Purley station, it is generally recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure to account for potential delays in finding platforms or navigating the station.
Purley is located at Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP.
Parking is available at the Purley station in the form of the Station Car Park.
I'm unable to provide an exact fare from Purley Station to the closest airport, but typically this journey involves a train to Gatwick Airport with prices varying based on the time and type of ticket purchased.
Purley train station is served by Southern and Thameslink train services.
While specific safety data for Purley station at early morning or late evening is not detailed, generally, railway stations take measures to ensure safety with lighting and security personnel. Always remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings during these times.
Security and ticket checks are routinely conducted at Purley station to ensure passenger safety and fare compliance.
Toilets are available at Purley Station and are located on Platforms 2/3 and 4/5.
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