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Outbound fromLewisham to Orpington by train
It takes an average of 22m to travel from Lewisham to Orpington by train, over a distance of around 8 miles (13 km). There are normally 43 trains per day travelling from Lewisham to Orpington and tickets for this journey start from £5.50 when you book in advance.
Travelling from Lewisham to Orpington by train
Looking to travel from Lewisham to Orpington by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 22 minutes to travel from Lewisham to Orpington by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 21 minutes though. You'll usually find 43 trains per day running along the 8 miles (13 km) route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won't need to make any changes on your way to Orpington. Southeastern are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Orpington in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Lewisham to Orpington in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £5.50.
Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.
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Cheap train tickets from Lewisham to Orpington
Book in advance
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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 Lewisham to Orpington is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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