The average bus between Barking and Purley takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barking to Purley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Barking and Purley. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 5:02 AM which arrives into Purley at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Barking to Purley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Purley. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Purley station via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Barking to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Barking to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
The distance between Barking and Purley is 25.7 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 2h 35m.