Bus from South Norwood to Purley
2 direct routes · 23–40 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 01:10 (weekdays); night service N68 runs 01:20–05:42.
Next buses to Purley as of 13:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Norwood, 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 | ~40 min | 92 | Sat 85 · Sun 59 | 05:10 | 01:10 | Portland Road /Norwood Jnc Stn (Stop P) | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) | Croydon |
| N68 | Transport UK | ~23 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 01:20 | 05:42 | Selhurst Park Stadium (southbound) | Purley / Downlands Precinct (Stop G) | Croydon |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Norwood 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 South Norwood to Purley?
2 routes run directly from South Norwood to Purley: the 312 (Arriva London South), the N68 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the 312, 92 times each weekday — board at Portland Road /Norwood Jnc Stn (Stop P) and get off at Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Norwood to Purley?
Between 23 minutes on the N68 and 40 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 South Norwood to Purley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 01:10 — and night service N68 runs 01:20–05:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Norwood to Purley?
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.