Bus from Purley to Carshalton
3 direct routes · 18–46 min · first bus 05:26, last bus 00:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carshalton as of 10:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Metrobus | ~18 min | 96 | Sat 90 · Sun 62 | 05:32 | 23:32 | Purley Library (Stop Y) | Carshalton High Street (Stop E) | — |
| 407 | Transport UK | ~46 min | 81 | Sat 164 · Sun 54 | 05:26 | 00:56 | Purley High Street / Purley Station (Stop P) | Wallington Green / Croydon Road (Stop GW) | Croydon |
| 612 | Arriva London | ~27 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:45 | Purley Library (Stop Y) | Wallington Green / Croydon Road (Stop GP) | — |
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 127 bus, 407 bus or 612 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Purley to Carshalton?
3 routes run directly from Purley to Carshalton: the 127 (Metrobus), the 407 (Transport UK), the 612 (Arriva London). The most frequent is the 127, 96 times each weekday — board at Purley Library (Stop Y) and get off at Carshalton High Street (Stop E), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Purley to Carshalton?
Between 18 minutes on the 127 and 46 on the 407, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Purley to Carshalton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:26 and the last around 00:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Purley to Carshalton?
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.