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

The cheapest way to get from Kennington to Orpington is to bus which costs £4 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kennington to Orpington is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £130 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Kennington and Orpington?

No, there is no direct bus from Kennington to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Kennington Lane and arriving at High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Bromley South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Kennington and Orpington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elephant & Castle and arriving at Orpington. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Kennington to Orpington?

The distance between Kennington and Orpington is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kennington to Orpington without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £15.

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

The train from Elephant & Castle to Orpington takes 44 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Kennington to Orpington bus from?

Kennington to Orpington bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Kennington Lane station.

Where do I catch the Kennington to Orpington train from?

Kennington to Orpington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Elephant & Castle station.

Train or bus from Kennington to Orpington?

The best way to get from Kennington to Orpington is to train which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Kennington to Orpington bus arrive?

Kennington to Orpington bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Bromley South Station.

Where does the Kennington to Orpington train arrive?

Kennington to Orpington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Orpington station.

Can I drive from Kennington to Orpington?

Yes, the driving distance between Kennington to Orpington is 14 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Kennington to Orpington.

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

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Where can I stay near Orpington?

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Kennington to Orpington - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kennington to Orpington by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to Orpingtontrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
44 min
£7–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kennington Lane to Bromley South Stationbus N3
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus N199 / ...
1h 20m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kennington to Orpingtontaxi 14.3 mi
31 min
£130–170
Drive 14.3 mi
1. Drive from Kennington to Orpingtoncar 14.3 mi
31 min
£4–5
Train via Charing Cross station
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Orpingtontrain London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks / ...
55 min
£9–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kennington Station to Brixton Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the train from Brixton to Orpingtontrain London Victoria - Orpington / ...
59 min
£8–24
Line 136 bus, line 208 bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant Park to Catford Bus Garagebus 136
2. Take the bus from Catford Bus Garage to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus N199 / ...
1h 55m
£4

Kennington to Orpington by train

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Distance: 14.2 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Elephant & Castle to Orpington every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 44 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kennington Lane to High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Bromley South Station in around 1h 20m.

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