The average bus between Purley and Barking takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Purley to Barking. 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 2 hours between Purley and Barking. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Barking at 1:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Aldwych / Kingsway and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Purley to Barking? 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 Purley to Barking. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Barking station via Aldwych / Kingsway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Purley to Barking bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Barking bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at North Street station.
The distance between Purley and Barking is 25.7 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to North Street via Aldwych / Kingsway and Aldwych in around 2h 11m.