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Outbound fromSwindon (Wilts) to Orpington by train
It takes an average of 2h 29m to travel from Swindon (Wilts) to Orpington by train, over a distance of around 82 miles (132 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Swindon (Wilts) to Orpington and tickets for this journey start from £38.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:40 | |
| Departure station | Swindon (Wilts) | |
| Arrival station | Orpington | |
| Journey time | From 2h 12m | |
| Distance | 82 miles (132 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £38.20 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Travelling from Swindon (Wilts) to Orpington by train
Looking to travel from Swindon (Wilts) to Orpington by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 29 minutes to travel from Swindon (Wilts) to Orpington by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 12 minutes though. You'll usually find 5 trains per day running along the 82 miles (132 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Orpington, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern to get to Orpington. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Swindon (Wilts) 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 £38.20.
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Cheap train tickets from Swindon (Wilts) 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 Swindon (Wilts) to Orpington is right for you.
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