Trains to Orpington

Located between Petts Wood and Chelsfield on the South Eastern Main Line, Orpington station has regular services to central London and Kent. The station opened in 1868, coinciding with the completion of the South Eastern Railway’s cut-off line between Chislehurst and Sevenoaks. A 1904 rebuild introduced new platforms to the station.

Parts of the former farming estate Crofton Roman Villa, estimated to have been inhabited between 140 and 400 AD, were discovered when workers found Roman artefacts while building a driveway for new council offices. Located to the west of the entrance to Orpington, a railway cutting in the late 1800s partially destroyed some of the remains. Ten rooms can be visited today.

Orpington station has a ticket office, machines to buy or collect tickets, seating areas and heated waiting rooms on platforms 1/2 and 3/4. A coffee shop is in the station, as well as a vending machine on platform 2. Orpington has been fully accessible since 2008.

Orpington station is well connected to other modes of transport. There are several bus routes operated by Transport for London (TfL), Go-Coach and Arriva Kent Thameside, including one night bus (N199). The car park has over 310 spaces, including free parking for registered Blue Badge holders. Cyclists can use one of the 235 bike stands located on either side of the station. A taxi rank is in the front forecourt.

Services to and from Orpington are operated by Southeastern and Thameslink. Trains travel to and from stations like Herne Hill, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. Routes to and from London Cannon Street do not run on Sundays. Cheap train tickets are available when booking in advance.

London Bridge to Orpington

There are around seven hourly services from London Bridge to Orpington, and the journey takes around 15 minutes.

Tonbridge to Orpington

Direct trains from Tonbridge take roughly 19 minutes to reach Orpington. On average, there are two trains an hour.

Gravesend to Orpington

Journeys from Gravesend to Orpington require at least one change and take around 1 hour and 7 minutes. There are around six hourly routes.

Knockholt to Orpington

Trains from Knockholt to Orpington run every half hour, taking just 6 minutes.

Southeastern and Thameslink are the main operators at Orpington station. Southeastern’s network spans Greater London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. It operates over 2,000 trains a day and is among the UK train operators with the busiest services. Thameslink offers mainline trains to destinations such as Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin, Wimbledon and Redhill. Their services travel between the north and south of the capital, passing through major London terminals.

You’ll find an array of shops, restaurants and cafés along the high street, a short walk from Orpington station. The town is home to many unique attractions. A trip to Crofton Roman Villa lets you uncover the remnants of a former farming estate. Tours are led by an expert archaeologist.

Enjoy the country air and wildlife by exploring over 240 acres of woodland and meadow in High Elms Country Park. The park also has an environmental centre, café and 150-acre golf course on the wider estate.

Pay Orpington a visit with easy and affordable trips by rail. Check real-time train timetables and buy train tickets.

Is there parking at Orpington station?

Yes, 319 parking spaces and 13 accessible spaces are available at Orpington station.

What zone is Orpington station in?

Orpington is in zone 6.

Is there a lost property office at Orpington station?

No, Orpington has no lost property facilities.

Does Orpington station have toilets?

Yes, toilets are available on platforms 2, 3/4 and 5 at Orpington station. The toilets on platforms 2 and 3/4 are accessible, and there are baby changing facilities on platform 2.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.