- Distance: 2.7 mi
- Duration: 16 min
The average bus between Purley and Croydon takes 16 min and the fastest bus takes 8 min. The bus runs at least 23 times per hour from Purley to Croydon. 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 5 minutes between Purley and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct station and arriving at St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Purley to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre station.
The distance between Purley and Croydon is 5.2 km.
Arriva UK operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 16 min. Three other operators also service this route.
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