Bus from Caterham to Purley
5 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 00:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Purley as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Caterham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | Arriva London South | ~22 min | 128 | Sat 119 · Sun 87 | 05:10 | 00:25 | Westway Centre (adj) | Christchurch Road / Purley Hospital (Stop E) | Coulsdon South |
| 466 | Arriva London North | ~22 min | 126 | Sat 119 · Sun 87 | 05:16 | 00:16 | Westway Centre (adj) | Christchurch Road / Purley Hospital (Stop E) | Coulsdon South |
| 407 | Transport UK | ~27 min | 81 | Sat 164 · Sun 54 | 05:00 | 00:40 | Bourne Court (adj) | Purley High Street / Purley Station (Stop P) | Whyteleafe |
| 434 | Metrobus | ~25 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 27 | 06:35 | 19:35 | Bourne Court (adj) | Purley Library (Stop Y) | Whyteleafe |
| 434 | London General | ~26 min | 24 | Sat 27 · Sun 19 | 06:35 | 19:35 | Bourne Court (adj) | Purley Library (Stop Y) | Whyteleafe |
Times are for the first boarding point in Caterham 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 466 bus, 407 bus or 434 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Caterham to Purley?
5 routes run directly from Caterham to Purley: the 466 (Arriva London South), the 466 (Arriva London North), the 407 (Transport UK), the 434 (Metrobus), the 434 (London General). The most frequent is the 466, 128 times each weekday — board at Westway Centre (adj) and get off at Christchurch Road / Purley Hospital (Stop E), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Caterham to Purley?
Around 22 minutes on the 466, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Coulsdon South on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Caterham to Purley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Caterham 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.