The average bus between Purley and Bristol takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Purley to Bristol. 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 hourly between Purley and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bristol at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Purley to Bristol? 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 Bristol. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Purley to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Purley to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
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The distance between Purley and Bristol is 172.9 km. The road distance is 196 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 30m.