- Distance: 4.9 mi
- Duration: 14 min
The average train between Shortlands and Orpington takes 14 min and the fastest train takes 13 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Shortlands 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 20 minutes between Shortlands and Orpington. The earliest departure is at 10:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shortlands is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Orpington at 9:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shortlands station and arriving at Orpington station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Shortlands to Orpington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Shortlands station.
Shortlands to Orpington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Orpington station.
Book your Shortlands to Orpington train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Shortlands and Orpington is 7.7 km. The road distance is 8 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Shortlands to Orpington every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 15 min. Thameslink also services this route every 3 hours.
