What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Orpington?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Orpington is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Orpington?

The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Orpington is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Gate and Orpington?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Nursery Lane and arriving at High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Prince Regent Bus Station and Hare Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Gate and Orpington?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Orpington via Farringdon and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Orpington?

The distance between Forest Gate and Orpington is 20 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Gate to Orpington without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Orpington without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Forest Gate to Orpington?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Forest Gate to Orpington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Orpington bus from?

Forest Gate to Orpington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hare Street station.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Orpington train from?

Forest Gate to Orpington train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.

Train or bus from Forest Gate to Orpington?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Orpington is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus, which costs £3 - £100 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Forest Gate to Orpington bus arrive?

Forest Gate to Orpington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.

Where does the Forest Gate to Orpington train arrive?

Forest Gate to Orpington train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.

Can I drive from Forest Gate to Orpington?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Orpington is 16 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Forest Gate to Orpington.

How do I get a train ticket from Forest Gate to Orpington?

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Where can I stay near Orpington?

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Forest Gate to Orpington - 6 ways to travel via train, line 51 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Orpingtontrain London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 8m
£12–22
Train, line 51 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the bus from Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus 51
1h 52m
£4–65
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Orpingtontaxi 15.5 mi
32 min
£70–90
Drive 15.5 mi
1. Drive from Forest Gate to Orpingtoncar 15.5 mi
32 min
£4–6
Line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Hare Street to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus 51
2h 13m
£4–97
Line 108 bus, line 208 bus
1. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 108
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus N199 / ...
2h 47m
£5–59

Forest Gate to Orpington by train

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a train from Forest Gate to Orpington via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London Bridge in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Hare Street to High Street /Orpington War Memorial every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–65 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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