How to get from East Croydon to Orpington by bus?

From East Croydon to Orpington by bus

To get from East Croydon to Orpington in Orpington, take the SL5 bus from East Croydon Bus Station (E1) station to Bromley South Station (B) station. Next, take the 208 bus from Bromley South Station (Z) station to Orpington / Perry Hall Road (K) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

71min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Bus - 208208
Walk to Orpington
Leaves from East Croydon Bus Station (E1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
    ID E1
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Bromley North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley South Station (B)
    ID B
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bromley South Station (Z)
    ID Z
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Orpington, Perry Hall Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orpington / Perry Hall Road (K)
    ID K
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Orpington
    Walk to
    Orpington
    River Park View
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Croydon to Orpington by bus and train

To get from East Croydon to Orpington in Orpington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL5 bus from East Croydon Bus Station (E1) station to Bromley South Station (B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the R1 bus from St Mary Cray Station (SB) station to High Street Carlton Parade (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is £5.95.

58min£5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - R1R1
Walk to Orpington
Leaves from East Croydon Bus Station (E1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
    ID E1
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Bromley North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley South Station (B)
    ID B
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bromley South
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Gillingham (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Mary Cray
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Mary Cray Station (SB)
    ID SB
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Green Street Green
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street Carlton Parade (P)
    ID P
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Orpington
    Walk to
    Orpington
    River Park View
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Croydon to Orpington

The distance between East Croydon, Orpington and Orpington, Orpington is approximately 20.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Croydon to Orpington by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Orpington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Croydon

East Croydon is located at East Croydon, Orpington and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Station (E6).

Bus stations close to East Croydon:

  • East Croydon Station (E6)
  • Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station (E8)
  • East Croydon Station (E7)

Public transport stations close to Orpington, Orpington

Orpington is located at River Park View, Orpington and the nearest public transport station is Ramsden Road / Kynaston Road (A).

Bus stations close to Orpington:

  • Ramsden Road / Kynaston Road (A)
  • The Royal Albert (N)
  • Goodmead Road Broom Hill (D)

Related Routes

From East Croydon to Orpington by bus and train

To get from East Croydon to Orpington in Orpington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL5 bus from East Croydon Bus Station (E1) station to Bromley South Station (B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the R1 bus from St Mary Cray Station (SB) station to High Street Carlton Parade (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is £5.95.

58min£5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - R1R1
Walk to Orpington
Leaves from East Croydon Bus Station (E1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
    ID E1
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Bromley North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley South Station (B)
    ID B
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bromley South
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Gillingham (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Mary Cray
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Mary Cray Station (SB)
    ID SB
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Green Street Green
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street Carlton Parade (P)
    ID P
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Orpington
    Walk to
    Orpington
    River Park View
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Croydon to Orpington?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line SL5, Bus line 208.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Croydon to Orpington?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line SL5, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line R1.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Croydon and Orpington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Croydon to Orpington?

    The SL5 bus line goes from East Croydon Bus Station (E1) station near East Croydon in Croydon to Bromley North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bromley North station near Orpington in Orpington.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Croydon to Orpington by bus?

    The total travel time between East Croydon in Croydon and Orpington in Orpington by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Croydon to get to Orpington?

    Get on the SL5 bus from the East Croydon Bus Station (E1) stop near East Croydon in Croydon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Croydon and Orpington?

    Get off the bus at the Bromley North stop, which is closest to Orpington in Orpington.

  • How much is the bus fare from East Croydon to Orpington?

    The ride from East Croydon to Orpington costs £1.75.