Bus from Purley to Caterham
5 direct routes · 18–24 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 01:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Caterham as of 10:49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | Arriva London South | ~19 min | 128 | Sat 119 · Sun 87 | 05:37 | 00:50 | Purley / Downlands Precinct (Stop G) | Yorke Gate (opp) | Coulsdon South |
| 466 | Arriva London North | ~18 min | 126 | Sat 118 · Sun 86 | 05:39 | 00:39 | Purley / Downlands Precinct (Stop G) | Yorke Gate (opp) | Coulsdon South |
| 407 | Transport UK | ~23 min | 82 | Sat 160 · Sun 54 | 05:35 | 01:14 | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) | Farningham Road (adj) | Whyteleafe |
| 434 | Metrobus | ~24 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 27 | 07:22 | 20:16 | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) | Farningham Road (adj) | Whyteleafe |
| 434 | London General | ~24 min | 23 | Sat 27 · Sun 27 | 07:24 | 20:18 | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) | Farningham Road (adj) | Whyteleafe |
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 466 bus, 407 bus or 434 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Purley to Caterham?
5 routes run directly from Purley to Caterham: the 466 (Arriva London South), the 466 (Arriva London North), the 407 (Transport UK), the 434 (Metrobus), the 434 (London General). The most frequent is the 466, 128 times each weekday — board at Purley / Downlands Precinct (Stop G) and get off at Yorke Gate (opp), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Purley to Caterham?
Between 18 minutes on the 466 and 24 on the 434, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Coulsdon South on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Purley to Caterham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 01:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Purley to Caterham?
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.