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

The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Shirley is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Orpington to Shirley is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Orpington and Shirley?

No, there is no direct bus from Orpington to Shirley. However, there are services departing from High Street /Orpington War Memorial and arriving at Shirley Library Wickham Road via Bromley South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Orpington and Shirley?

No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Orpington and arriving at Arena Tram Stop via Beckenham Junction Tram Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Orpington to Shirley?

The distance between Orpington and Shirley is 9 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orpington to Shirley without a car is to train and tram which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Orpington to Shirley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Shirley bus from?

Orpington to Shirley bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Shirley train from?

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

Where does the Orpington to Shirley bus arrive?

Orpington to Shirley bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bromley South Station.

Where does the Orpington to Shirley train arrive?

Orpington to Shirley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Beckenham Junction station.

Can I drive from Orpington to Shirley?

Yes, the driving distance between Orpington to Shirley is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Orpington to Shirley.

Where can I stay near Shirley?

There are 19835+ hotels available in Shirley.

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

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Orpington to Beckenham Junctiontrain Orpington - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the tram from Beckenham Junction Tram Stop to Arena Tram Stoptram Tram
33 min
£5–9
Drive 6.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orpington to Shirleycar 6.9 mi
14 min
£2–3
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Orpington to Bromley Southtrain Orpington - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Shirley Library Wickham Roadbus Sl5
33 min
£3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Orpington to Shirleytaxi 6.9 mi
14 min
£40–50
Line 358 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Bromley South Stationbus 358
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Shirley Library Wickham Roadbus Sl5
56 min
Line 61 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Bromley North Stationbus 61
2. Take the bus from Bromley North Station to Shirley Library Wickham Roadbus Sl5
1h 2m
£3–5
Line 353 bus, line 119 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Hayesbus 353
2. Take the bus from Hayes to Shirley Library Wickham Roadbus 119
1h 3m

Orpington to Shirley by train and tram

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 33 min

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

You can take a bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Shirley Library Wickham Road via Bromley South Station in around 56 min.

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