The average bus between Purley and Essex takes 4h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Purley to Essex. 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 3 times a day between Purley and Essex. The earliest departure is at 2:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 4:34 AM which arrives into Essex at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 33m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Purley to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Essex station via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Purley to Essex bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Essex bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Purley and Essex is 73.2 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Polecat Road via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, London Eye, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 3m.