The average bus between Cheltenham and Purley takes 4h 46m and the fastest bus takes 4h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Purley. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Purley at 9:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Purley station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Cheltenham to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Purley is 149.6 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station in around 4h 31m.