Bus from Carshalton to Purley
3 direct routes · 20–44 min · first bus 05:08, last bus 00:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Purley as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carshalton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Metrobus | ~20 min | 96 | Sat 92 · Sun 65 | 06:20 | 00:38 | Carshalton High Street (Stop D) | Purley Cross (Stop C) | — |
| 407 | Transport UK | ~44 min | 82 | Sat 160 · Sun 54 | 05:08 | 00:48 | Wallington Green / Croydon Road (Stop GP) | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) | Croydon |
| 612 | Arriva London | ~22 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:47 | Wallington Green / Croydon Road (Stop GW) | Purley Cross (Stop C) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carshalton 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 127 bus, 407 bus or 612 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carshalton to Purley?
3 routes run directly from Carshalton to Purley: the 127 (Metrobus), the 407 (Transport UK), the 612 (Arriva London). The most frequent is the 127, 96 times each weekday — board at Carshalton High Street (Stop D) and get off at Purley Cross (Stop C), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carshalton to Purley?
Between 20 minutes on the 127 and 44 on the 407, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carshalton to Purley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:08 and the last around 00:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carshalton 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.