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Purley to Elephant & Castle Station buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Purley and Elephant & Castle Station takes 57 min and the fastest bus takes 55 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

57 min
Duration
13 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Purley to Elephant & Castle Station bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Purley and Elephant & Castle Station. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Elephant & Castle Station at 12:28 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 2m • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station? 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.

Map of how to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12.9 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England?

Transport UK London Bus operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Heygate Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 56 min.

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