How to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace by bus and train?

From Orpington to Eltham Palace by bus and train

To get from Orpington to Eltham Palace in Eltham, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Orpington station to Grove Park station. Next, take the 126 bus from Grove Park Station (L) station to Royal Blackheath Golf Club (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is £6.55.

47min£6.55
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 126126
Walk to Eltham Palace
Leaves from Orpington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Orpington
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grove Park
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grove Park Station (L)
    ID L
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Eltham, High Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Blackheath Golf Club (N)
    ID N
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Eltham Palace
    Walk to
    Eltham Palace
    Court Yard
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Orpington to Eltham Palace by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN and 124

To get from Orpington to Eltham Palace in Eltham, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Orpington station to Grove Park station. Next, take the 124 bus from Grove Park Station (C) station to Kingsground / Eltham Palace Road (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is £6.55.

48min£6.55
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 124124
Walk to Eltham Palace
Leaves from Orpington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Orpington
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grove Park
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grove Park Station (C)
    ID C
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Eltham, Southend Crescent
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsground / Eltham Palace Road (N)
    ID N
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Eltham Palace
    Walk to
    Eltham Palace
    Court Yard
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Orpington to Eltham Palace

The distance between Orpington, Eltham and Eltham Palace, Eltham is approximately 13.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orpington to Eltham Palace by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Eltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Orpington

Orpington is located at Orpington, Eltham and the nearest public transport station is Orpington Bus Station Orpington (F).

Bus stations close to Orpington:

  • Orpington Bus Station Orpington (F)
  • Orpington (B)
  • Orpington Bus Station (E)

Public transport stations close to Eltham Palace, Eltham

Eltham Palace is located at Court Yard, Eltham and the nearest public transport station is Kingsground (X).

Train stations close to Eltham Palace:

  • Westcombe Park
  • Sundridge Park
  • Charlton

Bus stations close to Eltham Palace:

  • Kingsground (X)
  • Eltham High Street Passey Pl (N)
  • Eltham High Street / Passey Place (M)

DLR stations close to Eltham Palace:

  • Lewisham

Related Routes

Alternative route from Orpington to Eltham Palace by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN and 124

To get from Orpington to Eltham Palace in Eltham, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Orpington station to Grove Park station. Next, take the 124 bus from Grove Park Station (C) station to Kingsground / Eltham Palace Road (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is £6.55.

48min£6.55
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 124124
Walk to Eltham Palace
Leaves from Orpington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Orpington
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grove Park
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grove Park Station (C)
    ID C
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Eltham, Southend Crescent
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsground / Eltham Palace Road (N)
    ID N
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Eltham Palace
    Walk to
    Eltham Palace
    Court Yard
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 126.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 124.

  • Is there a direct train between Orpington and Eltham Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Charing Cross station near Orpington in Orpington to Grove Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Grove Park station near Eltham Palace in Eltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Orpington to Eltham Palace by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Orpington in Orpington and Eltham Palace in Eltham by train and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Orpington to get to Eltham Palace?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Charing Cross station near Orpington in Orpington.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Orpington and Eltham Palace?

    Get off the train at the Grove Park stop, which is closest to Eltham Palace in Eltham.

  • How much is the train fare from Orpington to Eltham Palace?

    The ride from Orpington to Eltham Palace costs £6.55.

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