Rome2Rio

Purley to Thamesmead buses

Find Transport to Thamesmead

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average bus between Purley and Thamesmead takes 2h 9m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Purley to Thamesmead. 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 9m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley North Stationbus bus Sl5
  2. Take the bus from Bromley North Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus bus Sl3
2h 7m
£4–5

Purley to Thamesmead bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Purley and Thamesmead. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Thamesmead at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London5h 34m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport UK London BusArriva UKStagecoach London2h 5m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 1m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 3m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London5h 34m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport UK London BusArriva UKStagecoach London2h 5m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 1m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 3m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London5h 34m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport UK London BusArriva UKStagecoach London2h 3m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 1m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 3m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London5h 27m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport UK London BusArriva UKStagecoach London1h 38m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London1h 36m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London1h 36m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London5h 27m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport UK London BusArriva UKStagecoach London1h 41m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London1h 36m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London1h 27m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London5h 34m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport UK London BusArriva UKStagecoach London2h 5m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 1m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 3m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London5h 34m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Transport UK London BusArriva UKStagecoach London2h 5m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 1m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arriva UKArriva UKStagecoach London2h 3m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Purley to Thamesmead? 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 Thamesmead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Thamesmead, England?

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Bromley North Station in around 2h 7m.

Operators