Bus from Purley to South Norwood
2 direct routes · 25–39 min · first bus 04:36, last bus 00:27 (weekdays); night service N68 runs 23:32–04:31.
Next buses to South Norwood as of 15:46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | Arriva London South | ~39 min | 91 | Sat 85 · Sun 59 | 04:36 | 00:27 | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) | Harrington Road South Norwood (Stop PG) | Croydon |
| N68 | Transport UK | ~25 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 23:32 | 04:31 | Christchurch Road / Purley Hospital (Stop E) | Howden Road (SE25) (Stop NA) | Croydon |
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 312 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Purley to South Norwood?
2 routes run directly from Purley to South Norwood: the 312 (Arriva London South), the N68 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the 312, 91 times each weekday — board at Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) and get off at Harrington Road South Norwood (Stop PG), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Purley to South Norwood?
Between 25 minutes on the N68 and 39 on the 312, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Croydon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Purley to South Norwood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:36 and the last around 00:27 — and night service N68 runs 23:32–04:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Purley to South Norwood?
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.