Bus from Banstead to Purley
2 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 00:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Purley as of 11:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Banstead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | Arriva London South | ~30 min | 55 | Sat 54 · Sun 37 | 05:50 | 00:30 | Marks and Spencer (adj) | Purley Library (Stop Y) | Woodmansterne |
| 166 | Arriva London North | ~31 min | 54 | Sat 53 · Sun 37 | 05:50 | 00:25 | Marks and Spencer (adj) | Purley Library (Stop Y) | Woodmansterne |
Times are for the first boarding point in Banstead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 166 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Banstead to Purley?
2 routes run directly from Banstead to Purley: the 166 (Arriva London South), the 166 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 166, 55 times each weekday — board at Marks and Spencer (adj) and get off at Purley Library (Stop Y), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Banstead to Purley?
Around 30 minutes on the 166, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Woodmansterne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Banstead to Purley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 00:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Banstead to Purley?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.