The average train between Plymouth and Orpington takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.
Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Orpington. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Orpington at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Orpington station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Plymouth to Orpington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Orpington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Plymouth to Orpington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Orpington is 317.7 km. The road distance is 387 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 14m.