Bus from Waddon to Purley
4 direct routes · 14–35 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 00:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Purley as of 05:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waddon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | Arriva London | ~14 min | 90 | Sat 86 · Sun 68 | 05:31 | 00:33 | Purley Way / Waddon Road (Stop SV) | Purley Cross (Stop C) | — |
| 407 | Transport UK | ~34 min | 82 | Sat 160 · Sun 54 | 05:13 | 00:53 | Alton Road (Stop NT) | Purley Station / Purley High Street (Stop M) | — |
| 439 | Metrobus | ~14 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 26 | 06:49 | 20:10 | Purley Way / Waddon Road (Stop SV) | Purley Cross (Stop C) | — |
| 645 | Arriva London | ~35 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:41 | Courtney Road (Stop EX) | Purley Cross (Stop C) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waddon 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 289 bus, 407 bus, 439 bus or 645 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waddon to Purley?
4 routes run directly from Waddon to Purley: the 289 (Arriva London), the 407 (Transport UK), the 439 (Metrobus), the 645 (Arriva London). The most frequent is the 289, 90 times each weekday — board at Purley Way / Waddon Road (Stop SV) and get off at Purley Cross (Stop C), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waddon to Purley?
Between 14 minutes on the 289 and 35 on the 645, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waddon to Purley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 00:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waddon 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.