The average bus between Plumstead and Purley takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Plumstead 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 30 minutes between Plumstead and Purley. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Purley at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street /Orpington War Memorial and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 22m • 2 changes


2h 35m • 2 changes


2h 32m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Purley. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Purley station via High Street /Orpington War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Plumstead to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Plumstead Common / The Ship station.
Plumstead to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
The distance between Plumstead and Purley is 21.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a bus from Plumstead Common / The Ship to Purley / Downlands Precinct via High Street /Orpington War Memorial and Addington Village Interchange in around 2h 26m.