There are 5 ways to get from Orpington to Eltham by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Orpington to Lewishamtrain Sevenoaks - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from Lewisham to Elthamtrain London Victoria - Gravesend / ...
38 min£5–12Drive 6.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orpington to Elthamcar 6.6 mi
13 min£2–3Line 51 bus, line 286 bus
- Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Sidcup Station / Station Roadbus 51
- Take the bus from Sidcup Station / Station Road to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 233 / ...
54 min£3–44Taxi
- Take the taxi from Orpington to Elthamtaxi 6.6 mi
13 min£19–23Bus, line 160 bus
- Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospitalbus R11
- Take the bus from Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup to Eltham Church / High Streetbus 160
1h 18m
Orpington to Eltham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Eltham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Orpington to Eltham is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £19 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Orpington to Eltham. However, there are services departing from High Street /Orpington War Memorial and arriving at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via Sidcup Station / Station Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Orpington and arriving at Eltham via Lewisham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Orpington and Eltham is 11 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.
The best way to get from Orpington to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £12.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Orpington to Eltham, including transfers.
Orpington to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.
Orpington to Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Orpington station.
The best way to get from Orpington to Eltham is to train which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus and line 286 bus, which costs £2 - £45 and takes 54 min.
What companies run services between Orpington, England and Eltham, England?
You can take a train from Orpington to Eltham via Lewisham in around 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via Sidcup Station / Station Road in around 54 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Orpington to Lewisham
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lewisham to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Lewisham to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Sidcup Station / Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
Bus from Sidcup Station / Station Road to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–17
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–17
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup to Eltham Church / High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £19–23
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
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Orpington to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Sidcup Station / Station Road.
Orpington to Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lewisham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orpington to Eltham is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Orpington to Eltham.
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