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Trip Overview

The average bus between Purley and Swanley takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley to Swanley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 46m
Duration
16 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centrebus bus 466 / ...
  2. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley South Stationbus bus Sl5
1h 17m
£5–9

Purley to Swanley bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Purley and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Swanley at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London8h 5m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonGo Ahead London2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Purley to Swanley? 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 Swanley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Swanley via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Bromley South Station, and Bromley South in around 1h 17m.

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