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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilford and Orpington takes 1h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 6m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Ilford to Orpington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 46m
Duration
18 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Bus, line 51 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to North Woolwich Free Ferrybus bus Sl2
  2. Take the bus from Hare Street to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus bus 51
1h 55m
£3–68

Ilford to Orpington bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Ilford and Orpington. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 3:51 PM which arrives into Orpington at 6:02 PM. All services require a transfer at North Woolwich Free Ferry and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKGo Ahead London1h 18m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKGo Ahead London1h 16m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKGo Ahead London1h 26m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKGo Ahead London1h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilford to Orpington? 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.

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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Orpington, England?

You can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to High Street /Orpington War Memorial via North Woolwich Free Ferry and Hare Street in around 1h 55m.

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