Bus from Forestdale to Purley
3 direct routes · 25–37 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 00:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Purley as of 10:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Forestdale, 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 | ~37 min | 128 | Sat 119 · Sun 87 | 05:12 | 00:27 | Addington Park (Stop C) | Purley / Downlands Precinct (Stop G) | Croydon |
| 466 | Arriva London North | ~37 min | 126 | Sat 118 · Sun 86 | 05:14 | 00:16 | Addington Park (Stop C) | Purley / Downlands Precinct (Stop G) | Croydon |
| 359 | Metrobus | ~25 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 07:02 | 19:47 | Gravel Hill (CR2) (Stop G) | Montpelier Road (Stop L) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Forestdale 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 or 359 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Forestdale to Purley?
3 routes run directly from Forestdale to Purley: the 466 (Arriva London South), the 466 (Arriva London North), the 359 (Metrobus). The most frequent is the 466, 128 times each weekday — board at Addington Park (Stop C) and get off at Purley / Downlands Precinct (Stop G), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Forestdale to Purley?
Between 25 minutes on the 359 and 37 on the 466, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Croydon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Forestdale to Purley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 00:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forestdale 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.