🚌 Bus from Purley to Caterham
5 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 05:34, last bus 14:50 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | Arriva London South | ~21 min | 150 | 05:34 | 14:50 | Purley / Downlands Precinct (Stop G) |
| 407 | Transport UK | ~19 min | 150 | 05:35 | 16:55 | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) |
| 466 | Arriva London North | ~21 min | 150 | 05:35 | 18:10 | Brighton Road / Purley Downs Road (Stop K) |
| 434 | Metrobus | ~24 min | 54 | 07:17 | 20:16 | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) |
| 434 | Go Ahead Luton Parkway | ~23 min | 50 | 07:19 | 20:18 | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) |
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 Caterham?
5 routes run directly from Purley to Caterham: the 466 (Arriva London South), the 407 (Transport UK), the 466 (Arriva London North), the 434 (Metrobus), the 434 (Go Ahead Luton Parkway).
How long does the bus take from Purley to Caterham?
Around 21 minutes on the 466, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Purley to Caterham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 466) leaves around 05:34 and the last around 14:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Purley to Caterham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.