- Distance: 3.2 mi
- Duration: 19 min
The average bus between Purley and Croydon takes 19 min and the fastest bus takes 10 min. The bus runs at least 14 times per hour from Purley to Croydon. 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 5 minutes between Purley and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 1:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Purley is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Croydon at 5:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley station and arriving at Croydon station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Purley to Croydon bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley Hospital station.
Purley to Croydon bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Whitgift Centre station.
Book your Purley to Croydon bus tickets online with Abellio London, Arriva UK and 2 other operators.
The distance between Purley and Croydon is 5.2 km. The road distance is 5 km.
Arriva UK operates a bus from Purley Hospital to Whitgift Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 17 min. Three other operators also service this route.
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