🚌 Bus from Purley to Banstead
3 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 05:56, last bus 00:26 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | Arriva London South | ~31 min | 129 | 05:56 | 00:26 | Purley Cross (Stop C) |
| 166 | Arriva London North | ~31 min | 124 | 05:55 | 00:25 | Wyvern Road (Stop PC) |
| 166 | Arriva London South | ~32 min | 2 | 11:40 | 12:40 | Purley Cross (Stop C) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Purley 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 Purley to Banstead?
3 routes run directly from Purley to Banstead: the 166 (Arriva London South), the 166 (Arriva London North), the 166 (Arriva London South).
How long does the bus take from Purley to Banstead?
Around 31 minutes on the 166, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Purley to Banstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 166) leaves around 05:56 and the last around 00:26. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Purley to Banstead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.