The average bus between Purley and Bow takes 1h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Purley to Bow. 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 3 hours between Purley and Bow. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Bow at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / London Road and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Purley to Bow? 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 Bow. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Bow station via Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Purley to Bow bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Bow bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.
Book your Purley to Bow bus tickets online with Abellio London, Go Ahead London and National Express.
The distance between Purley and Bow is 22.1 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elephant & Castle / London Road hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 58 min.