Bus from Purley to Forestdale
3 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 00:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Forestdale as of 06:23
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 | ~36 min | 128 | Sat 119 · Sun 87 | 05:27 | 00:37 | Purley Tesco (Stop W) | Addington Park (Stop F) | Croydon |
| 466 | Arriva London North | ~35 min | 126 | Sat 119 · Sun 87 | 05:32 | 00:29 | Purley Tesco (Stop W) | Addington Park (Stop F) | Croydon |
| 359 | Metrobus | ~29 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 07:00 | 19:45 | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) | Gravel Hill (CR2) (Stop B) | — |
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 or 359 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Purley to Forestdale?
3 routes run directly from Purley to Forestdale: the 466 (Arriva London South), the 466 (Arriva London North), the 359 (Metrobus). The most frequent is the 466, 128 times each weekday — board at Purley Tesco (Stop W) and get off at Addington Park (Stop F), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Purley to Forestdale?
Around 36 minutes on the 466, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Croydon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Purley to Forestdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 00:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Purley to Forestdale?
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.