The average bus between Woolwich and Purley takes 2h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Woolwich 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 15 minutes between Woolwich and Purley. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 1:52 PM which arrives into Purley at 4:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 22m • 1 change

1h 27m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich to Purley. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Purley station via Elmers End Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Woolwich to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St station.
Woolwich to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Purley Station.
The distance between Woolwich and Purley is 20.2 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a bus from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St to Purley Station via Elmers End Interchange in around 2h 18m.