🚌 Bus from Croydon to Purley
13 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 14:29 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | Arriva London South | ~20 min | 150 | 05:23 | 14:29 | East Croydon Rail Station (Stop E7) |
| 60 | Arriva London South | ~32 min | 150 | 00:26 | 15:06 | Thornton Heath Pond (Stop G) |
| 407 | Transport UK | ~34 min | 150 | 05:15 | 16:08 | Courtney Road (Stop EX) |
| 466 | Arriva London North | ~25 min | 150 | 05:21 | 17:43 | Birch Tree Way (Stop R) |
| 312 | Arriva London South | ~28 min | 150 | 00:16 | 18:21 | Addiscombe Tram Stop (Stop AM) |
| 289 | Arriva London | ~50 min | 150 | 00:13 | 22:58 | Addiscombe Tram Stop (Stop AM) |
| 405 | Arriva London South | ~16 min | 150 | 06:00 | 00:00 | Park Street (Stop KH) |
| 166 | Arriva London South | ~22 min | 129 | 05:40 | 00:10 | West Croydon Bus Station (Stop B2) |
| 166 | Arriva London North | ~18 min | 124 | 05:40 | 00:10 | West Croydon Bus Station (Stop B2) |
| 412 | Arriva London South | ~36 min | 114 | 00:00 | 23:30 | Park Street (Stop KH) |
| 439 | Metrobus | ~18 min | 52 | 06:45 | 20:06 | Waddon Marsh Tram Stop (Stop C) |
| 439 | Go Ahead Luton Parkway | ~18 min | 49 | 06:45 | 20:06 | Waddon Marsh Tram Stop (Stop C) |
| N68 | Transport UK | ~22 min | 30 | 01:22 | 05:44 | Talbot Road Thornton Heath (Stop N) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Croydon on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Croydon to Purley?
13 routes run directly from Croydon to Purley: the 466 (Arriva London South), the 60 (Arriva London South), the 407 (Transport UK), the 466 (Arriva London North), the 312 (Arriva London South), the 289 (Arriva London), the 405 (Arriva London South), the 166 (Arriva London South), the 166 (Arriva London North), the 412 (Arriva London South), the 439 (Metrobus), the 439 (Go Ahead Luton Parkway), the N68 (Transport UK).
How long does the bus take from Croydon to Purley?
Around 20 minutes on the 466, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Croydon to Purley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 466) leaves around 05:23 and the last around 14:29. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Croydon to Purley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.