Bus from Purley to Banstead
2 direct routes · about 33 min · first bus 05:56, last bus 00:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Banstead as of 12:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Purley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | Arriva London South | ~33 min | 53 | Sat 53 · Sun 36 | 05:56 | 00:25 | Purley Cross (Stop C) | Marks and Spencer (opp) | Woodmansterne |
| 166 | Arriva London North | ~31 min | 53 | Sat 53 · Sun 36 | 05:57 | 00:26 | Purley Cross (Stop C) | Marks and Spencer (opp) | Woodmansterne |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 166 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Purley to Banstead?
2 routes run directly from Purley to Banstead: the 166 (Arriva London South), the 166 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 166, 53 times each weekday — board at Purley Cross (Stop C) and get off at Marks and Spencer (opp), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Purley to Banstead?
Around 33 minutes on the 166, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Woodmansterne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Purley to Banstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:56 and the last around 00:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Purley to Banstead?
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.