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Compare train and bus for London to Orpington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Orpington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The journey is about 32m faster (33m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€12 vs €22). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Orpington
How to get from London to Orpington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Orpington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P854106:06 AM0h18London Bridge (LBG)6:24 AMOrpington station (ORP)€121One-way0 transfers
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P854106:06 AM0h18London Bridge (LBG)6:24 AMOrpington station (ORP)€121One-way0 transfers
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P854106:06 AM0h18London Bridge (LBG)6:24 AMOrpington station (ORP)€121One-way0 transfers
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P891286:25 AM0h32London Bridge (LBG)6:57 AMOrpington station (ORP)€121One-way0 transfers
P891266:10 AM0h33London Bridge (LBG)6:43 AMOrpington station (ORP)€121One-way0 transfers
P884186:27 AM0h42London Victoria (VIC)7:09 AMOrpington station (ORP)€121One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from London to Orpington
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- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Orpington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Bridge (LBG) and arrive in Orpington station (ORP).
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Orpington by train.
- 13 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southeastern.
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