Trains from Elsecar
to Purley
From £78.50
Elsecar to Purleyby train on average takes 3 hrs 42 mins
Elsecar to Purley one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £78.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 20 minutes
- First train leaves Elsecar at 05:32
- Last train leaves Elsecar at 21:09
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Elsecar to Purley train times
| Last updated: 22:06:37
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:02 Elsecar On Time | 08:07 Purley On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 8h 5m, 3 changes | ||
00:02 Elsecar On Time | 08:24 Purley On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 8h 22m, 2 changes |
Elsecar facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. shelters provided on both platforms. Platform 1 is level access and platform 2 has got 1 step.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet Pod in the car park on platform 2 side.
- Baby ChangeYes
Pod in the car park on platform 2 side.
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport will pick up/drop off on the railway bridge above the station.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet Pod in the car park on platform 2 side.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point - Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces18
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
On the platforms
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet Pod in the car park on platform 2 side.
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
- Station is unstaffed
There are ramps down to both platforms from the road bridge. Level Access is also available to platform 2 from the car park.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
There are ramps down to both platforms from the road bridge.
Purley facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Pre-loaded Oyster Cards can be purchased at the ticket office.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
- TravelcardZone 6
- Penalty Fares
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There are heated waiting rooms on platforms 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.
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Platforms 2/3 and 4/5
- Accessible toilets
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
- Atm MachineYes
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/5R1kCAxg9YgxSxHSp0rm2Q/704c8c959365e4a898f3f5603cb66eee/2023-09_CI_SN_RRB_PUR_DR.pdf
- CCTVNo
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Platforms 2/3 and 4/5
- Accessible toilets
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSouthern
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 6, above the waiting room.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/southern/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces236
- Number Accessible Spaces4
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces70
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Located outside the entrance closest to platform 1.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toilets
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
- Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 6, above the waiting room.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the rear of the station
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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