What is the cheapest way to get from Charlton to Orpington?

The cheapest way to get from Charlton to Orpington is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlton to Orpington?

The fastest way to get from Charlton to Orpington is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £25 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Charlton and Orpington?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlton to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance and arriving at High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Charlton and Orpington?

No, there is no direct train from Charlton to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Charlton and arriving at Orpington via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Charlton to Orpington?

The distance between Charlton and Orpington is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.

How do I travel from Charlton to Orpington without a car?

The best way to get from Charlton to Orpington without a car is to line 161 bus and line 61 bus which takes 52 min and costs £4.

How long does it take to get from Charlton to Orpington?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Charlton to Orpington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlton to Orpington bus from?

Charlton to Orpington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance station.

Where do I catch the Charlton to Orpington train from?

Charlton to Orpington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Charlton station.

Train or bus from Charlton to Orpington?

The best way to get from Charlton to Orpington is to line 161 bus and line 61 bus which takes 52 min and costs £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £18 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Charlton to Orpington bus arrive?

Charlton to Orpington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Chislehurst War Memorial station.

Where does the Charlton to Orpington train arrive?

Charlton to Orpington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Charlton to Orpington?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlton to Orpington is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Charlton to Orpington.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlton to Orpington?

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Where can I stay near Orpington?

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Charlton to Orpington - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 161 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlton to Orpington by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 161 bus, line 61 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance to Chislehurst War Memorialbus 161
2. Take the bus from Royal Parade to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus 61
52 min
£4
Drive 9.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlton to Orpingtoncar 9.2 mi
20 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Charlton to London Bridgetrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Orpingtontrain London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks / ...
54 min
£9–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charlton to Orpingtontaxi 9.2 mi
20 min
£25–30
Line 53 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charlton House to New Cross Stationbus 53 / ...
2. Take the train from New Cross to Orpingtontrain London Cannon Street - Orpington
1h 7m
£6–11
Line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus 51
1h 27m
£3–62

Charlton to Orpington by train

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Distance: 9.1 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Charlton, Greater London, England and Orpington, England?

You can take a bus from Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance to High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Royal Parade in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlton to Orpington via London Bridge in around 54 min.

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