What is the cheapest way to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

The fastest way to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £19 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Orpington and Eltham Palace?

No, there is no direct bus from Orpington to Eltham Palace. 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 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Orpington and Eltham Palace?

No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Eltham Palace. However, there are services departing from Orpington and arriving at Mottingham via Hither Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

The distance between Orpington and Eltham Palace is 10 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.

How do I travel from Orpington to Eltham Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £4 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Eltham Palace bus from?

Orpington to Eltham Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Eltham Palace train from?

Orpington to Eltham Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Orpington station.

Train or bus from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

The best way to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace is to train which takes 46 min and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus and line 286 bus, which costs £2 - £45 and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Orpington to Eltham Palace bus arrive?

Orpington to Eltham Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Sidcup Station / Station Road.

Where does the Orpington to Eltham Palace train arrive?

Orpington to Eltham Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hither Green station.

Can I drive from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

Yes, the driving distance between Orpington to Eltham Palace is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Orpington to Eltham Palace.

How do I get a train ticket from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

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Orpington to Eltham Palace - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 51 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Orpington to Hither Greentrain Sevenoaks - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Hither Green to Mottinghamtrain London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
46 min
£4–10
Drive 6.6 mi
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1. Drive from Orpington to Eltham Palacecar 6.6 mi
13 min
£2–3
Line 51 bus, line 286 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Sidcup Station / Station Roadbus 51
2. Take the bus from Sidcup Station / Station Road to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 233 / ...
1h 2m
£3–44
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Orpington to Eltham Palacetaxi 6.6 mi
13 min
£19–23
Bus, line 160 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospitalbus R11
2. Take the bus from Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup to Kingsground / Eltham Palace Roadbus 160
1h 27m

Orpington to Eltham Palace by train and foot

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Distance: 9.8 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Orpington, England and Eltham Palace, England?

You can take a train from Orpington to Eltham Palace via Hither Green and Mottingham in around 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Eltham Palace via Sidcup Station / Station Road and Eltham Church / Well Hall Road in around 1h 2m.

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