The average bus between Thamesmead and Purley takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Thamesmead to Purley. 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 15 minutes between Thamesmead and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thamesmead is at 3:01 PM which arrives into Purley at 5:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Bromley North Station and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 50m • 2 changes


2h 4m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Thamesmead to Purley. However, there are services departing from Thamesmead station and arriving at Purley station via Bromley North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Thamesmead to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road station.
Thamesmead to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Park Street station.
The distance between Thamesmead and Purley is 24.6 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a bus from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Bromley North Station and Park Street in around 1h 54m.