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Outbound fromOrpington to Coulsdon South by train
It takes an average of 1h 8m to travel from Orpington to Coulsdon South by train, over a distance of around 11 miles (17 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Orpington to Coulsdon South and tickets for this journey start from £9.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:08 | |
| Departure station | Orpington | |
| Arrival station | Coulsdon South | |
| Journey time | From 53m | |
| Distance | 11 miles (17 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £9.40 | |
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Taking the train from Orpington to Coulsdon South in 53 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Orpington to Coulsdon South? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 8 minutes to travel the 11 miles (17 km) from Orpington to Coulsdon South by train, although you can get there in as little as 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Southeastern, Thameslink or Southern to Coulsdon South. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Orpington to Coulsdon South in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £9.40. 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 Coulsdon South by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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