The average bus between Reading and Purley takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 Reading and Purley. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Purley at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 17m • 2 changes
3h 28m • 2 changes
3h 46m • 2 changes
3h 53m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Purley. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Purley station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Reading to Purley bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Purley bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.
The distance between Reading and Purley is 61.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 3h 9m.
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