The average train between South Kensington and Orpington takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from South Kensington 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 South Kensington and Orpington. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from South Kensington is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Orpington at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria station and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Kensington to Orpington. However, there are services departing from South Kensington station and arriving at Orpington station via Orpington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
South Kensington to Orpington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Victoria station.
South Kensington to Orpington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Orpington station.
The distance between South Kensington and Orpington is 23.7 km. The road distance is 27 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Orpington every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 42 min. Thameslink also services this route 5 times a week.