Train times from Purfleet to London
Purfleet connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Fenchurch Street in 29 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 29 minutes to Fenchurch Street
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 1 (Fenchurch Street)
- Operator
- c2c
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Purfleet to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenchurch Street | 29 min | same as fastest | 32 min | 3.2/hr | c2c |
Purfleet to Fenchurch Street
The fastest train from Purfleet to London Fenchurch Street takes 29 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by c2c. That makes Purfleet the 9th quickest of the 25 stations with a service into Fenchurch Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 32 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 24 services arriving at Fenchurch Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 3.2 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Purfleet to London take?
The fastest train from Purfleet reaches London Fenchurch Street in 29 minutes. Purfleet connects to 1 London terminal: Fenchurch Street.
Which London station should I travel to from Purfleet?
Fenchurch Street is the quickest at 29 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Fenchurch Street.
Is Purfleet a good commuter town for London?
At 29 minutes to London Fenchurch Street, Purfleet is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Purfleet to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Fenchurch Street.
What are the nearest stations to Purfleet?
The closest alternatives are Slade Green, Chafford Hundred, Stone Crossing. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Fenchurch Street
Purfleet is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Fenchurch Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Purfleet, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 19 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 25 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 35 stations within 20 km that beat Purfleet.