The average bus between Purley and Wanstead takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h. There is a bus service every few hours from Purley to Wanstead. 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 Wanstead. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Wanstead at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Holborn Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Purley to Wanstead? 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 Wanstead. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Wanstead station via Holborn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Purley to Wanstead bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Wanstead bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Wanstead Station.
The distance between Purley and Wanstead is 28.3 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Wanstead Station via Holborn Station and Procter Street in around 2h 18m.