There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Orpington by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 161 bus, line 61 bus
best- Take the bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Chislehurst War Memorialbus 161
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus 61
40 min£4Drive 6.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eltham to Orpingtoncar 6.4 mi
12 min£2–3Train
- Take the train from Eltham to Lewishamtrain Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from Lewisham to Orpingtontrain London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks / ...
52 min£6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eltham to Orpingtontaxi 6.4 mi
12 min£18–22Line 286 bus, line 51 bus
- Take the bus from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road to Sidcup Stationbus 233 / ...
- Take the bus from Sidcup Station to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus 51
53 min£3–43
Eltham to Orpington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Orpington is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Eltham to Orpington is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £18 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / Court Yard and arriving at High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Orpington via Lewisham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Eltham and Orpington is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.
The best way to get from Eltham to Orpington without a car is to line 161 bus and line 61 bus which takes 40 min and costs £4.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Eltham to Orpington, including transfers.
Eltham to Orpington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Eltham Church / Court Yard station.
Eltham to Orpington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
The best way to get from Eltham to Orpington is to line 161 bus and line 61 bus which takes 40 min and costs £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £12 and takes 52 min.
What companies run services between Eltham, England and Orpington, England?
You can take a bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Royal Parade in around 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Eltham to Orpington via Lewisham in around 52 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Eltham to Lewisham
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lewisham to Orpington
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Eltham to Lewisham
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Chislehurst War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Royal Parade to High Street /Orpington War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road to Sidcup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–17
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–17
Bus from Sidcup Station to High Street /Orpington War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–26
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–26
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- £18–22
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Eltham to Orpington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Chislehurst War Memorial station.
Eltham to Orpington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lewisham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Orpington is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Eltham to Orpington.
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