The average bus between Thamesmead and Purley takes 2h 10m 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 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Thamesmead is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Purley at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Bromley North Station and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thamesmead to Purley? 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 Thamesmead to Purley. However, there are services departing from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road station and arriving at East Croydon Rail Station via Bromley North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Thamesmead to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road station.
Thamesmead to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.
The distance between Thamesmead and Purley is 24.6 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a bus from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Bromley North Station and East Croydon Rail Station in around 2h 2m.