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Outbound fromCrofton Park to Orpington by train
It takes an average of 28m to travel from Crofton Park to Orpington by train, over a distance of around 8 miles (13 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Crofton Park to Orpington and tickets for this journey start from £5.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:03 | |
| Departure station | Crofton Park | |
| Arrival station | Orpington | |
| Journey time | From 27m | |
| Distance | 8 miles (13 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £5.50 | |
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Taking the train from Crofton Park to Orpington in 27 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Crofton Park to Orpington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 28 minutes to travel the 8 miles (13 km) from Crofton Park to Orpington by train, although you can get there in as little as 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Thameslink for all or at least part of your journey to Orpington.
Book train tickets from Crofton Park to Orpington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £5.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Orpington by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Crofton Park to Orpington
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Crofton Park to Orpington is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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