The average train between Poplar and Orpington takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Poplar 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 every 30 minutes between Poplar and Orpington. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Poplar is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Orpington at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank DLR Station and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 1m • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Poplar station and arriving at Orpington station via Bank DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Poplar to Orpington train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Poplar station.
Poplar to Orpington train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Orpington station.
Book your Poplar to Orpington train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Poplar and Orpington is 17.1 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Poplar to Orpington via Bank DLR Station and London Bridge in around 58 min.