Otford to London train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Otford to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 07
Cheapest price on Nov 07
$9
Average ticket price on Nov 07
$9
Fastest journey on Nov 07
29 m
Average journey duration on Nov 07
29 m
Trains on Nov 07
90
Distance
31 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Otford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Otford to London will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.

Fast trains

On Sat, Nov 07, we found 90 trains from Otford to London, including 51 direct services.

On Sat, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .

On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • SoutheasternP86459
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW27920
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkG28304+SoutheasternP85591
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkG28302+SoutheasternP85585
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW27941+SoutheasternP86165
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Otford to London

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Trains from Otford to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 29m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
19 miles (31 km)
Average train duration
42m
Cheapest ticket price
$23 (€19)
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
29m
First train
12:07 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Otford to London trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Otford to London.

Train ticket prices from Otford to London can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $23 (€19), while the average price is around $23 (€20).
The train from Otford to London takes 29m and runs 6 per day.
The first train from Otford to London leaves at 12:07 AM.
The distance by train from Otford to London is 19 miles (31 km).
The last train from Otford to London leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Otford to London. This service operates 5 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Thameslink.

Live departures

Otford to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Otford to London trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW27944+SoutheasternP861207:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h52
8:51 AM London Victoria (VIC)1 transfer
ThameslinkW279447:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
8:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28284+SoutheasternP855328:18 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
8:53 AM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
ThameslinkW279698:29 AM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
9:29 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP864408:38 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h29
9:07 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28286+SoutheasternP855398:48 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
9:23 AM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
SoutheasternP866378:55 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h41
9:36 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW279268:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
9:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW27926+SoutheasternP861328:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h52
9:51 AM London Victoria (VIC)1 transfer
ThameslinkG28288+SoutheasternP855469:18 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
9:53 AM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
ThameslinkW279349:29 AM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
10:29 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP864469:38 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h29
10:07 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28290+SoutheasternP855529:48 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
10:23 AM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
SoutheasternP866499:55 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h41
10:36 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW27924+SoutheasternP861449:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h52
10:51 AM London Victoria (VIC)1 transfer
ThameslinkW279249:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
10:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28292+SoutheasternP8555810:18 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
10:53 AM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
ThameslinkW2794010:29 AM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
11:29 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8645010:38 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h29
11:07 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28294+SoutheasternP8556410:48 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
11:23 AM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
SoutheasternP8666210:55 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h41
11:36 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW2794210:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
11:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW27942+SoutheasternP8615110:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h52
11:51 AM London Victoria (VIC)1 transfer
ThameslinkG28296+SoutheasternP8557011:18 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
11:53 AM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
ThameslinkW2793211:29 AM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
12:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8645411:38 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h29
12:07 PM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28298+SoutheasternP8557411:48 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
12:23 PM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
SoutheasternP8667311:55 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h41
12:36 PM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW27946+SoutheasternP8615811:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
0h52
12:51 PM London Victoria (VIC)1 transfer
ThameslinkW2794611:59 AM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
12:59 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28300+SoutheasternP8558012:18 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
12:53 PM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
ThameslinkW2792012:29 PM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
1:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8645912:38 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h29
1:07 PM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28302+SoutheasternP8558512:48 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
1:23 PM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
SoutheasternP8668412:55 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h41
1:36 PM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW27941+SoutheasternP8616512:59 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h52
1:51 PM London Victoria (VIC)1 transfer
ThameslinkW2794112:59 PM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
1:59 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28304+SoutheasternP855911:18 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
1:53 PM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
ThameslinkW279281:29 PM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
2:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP864631:38 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h29
2:07 PM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28306+SoutheasternP855951:48 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
2:23 PM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
SoutheasternP866951:55 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h41
2:36 PM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW279541:59 PM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
2:59 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW27954+SoutheasternP861721:59 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h52
2:51 PM London Victoria (VIC)1 transfer
ThameslinkG28308+SoutheasternP856032:18 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
2:53 PM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
ThameslinkW279292:29 PM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
3:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP864652:38 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h29
3:07 PM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28310+SoutheasternP856062:48 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
3:23 PM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
SoutheasternP867062:55 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h41
3:36 PM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW279702:59 PM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
3:59 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW27970+SoutheasternP861792:59 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h52
3:51 PM London Victoria (VIC)1 transfer
ThameslinkG28312+SoutheasternP855033:18 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h35
3:53 PM London Bridge (LBG)1 transfer
ThameslinkW279513:29 PM Otford station (OTF)
1h00
4:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP864223:38 PM Otford station (OTF)
0h29
4:07 PM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect

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Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southeastern Duration
29m
Cheapest Southeastern Price
$23 (€19)
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
$23 (€19)
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Otford and London

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Otford to London.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Otford to London.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.

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Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or casual takeaway.
Mid-range
£20-40 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
£70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-5 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.

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The train journey from Otford to London offers scenic views of the Kent countryside, with rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, particularly as you travel through areas like the Darent Valley.
Popular day trips by train from London include Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Stevenage, Canterbury.
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FAQs: Trains from Otford to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Otford to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Otford to London.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Otford to London

Most Otford to London trains use the Otford to London Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at London Paddington. Use this guide to compare Otford and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Otford
Arrival train stations in London

Which Otford station do trains to London leave from?

Trains from Otford to London leave from Otford. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Otford city centre at Otford station, Station Road, Otford, Kent, TN14 5QY.
OtfordOtford station, Station Road, Otford, Kent, TN14 5QY+44 3303339232ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Otford from Otford city centre

Bus2, S12, S10, Tw3 · 1m

Otford train station facilities and services

Otford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Otford.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Otford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Otford: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Otford: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Otford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from Car Park entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance ramp. Stepped access between platforms available via station footbridge.Step free Interchange between platforms in excess of 400 metres, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Train stations for Otford to London

Check train stations information for Otford and London, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.

The train station in Otford that goes to London is Otford, which connects to London Victoria.

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