How to get from London City Airport to Orpington by DLR and bus?

By DLR and bus

To get from London City Airport to Orpington in Orpington, take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Woolwich Arsenal station. Next, take the 51 bus from Vincent Road / Woolwich Arsenal Station (G) station to Walnuts Centre (U) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is £3.65.

75min£3.65
DLR - DLR
Bus - 5151
Walk to Orpington
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    London City Airport
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vincent Road / Woolwich Arsenal Station (G)
    ID G
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Orpington Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnuts Centre (U)
    ID U
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Orpington
    Walk to
    Orpington
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by DLR and bus via DLR, 161 and 61

To get from London City Airport to Orpington in Orpington, you’ll need to take one DLR line and 2 bus lines: take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Woolwich Arsenal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the 61 bus from Centre Common Road / War Memorial (P) station to Walnuts Centre (U) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is £3.65.

78min£3.65
DLR - DLR
Bus - 161161
Bus - 6161
Walk to Orpington
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    London City Airport
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woolwich Arsenal Station (M)
    ID M
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Chislehurst
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre Common Road / War Memorial (P)
    ID P
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Bromley North
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnuts Centre (U)
    ID U
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Orpington
    Walk to
    Orpington
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from London City Airport to Orpington

The distance between London City Airport, Orpington and Orpington, Orpington is approximately 13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from London City Airport to Orpington by DLR and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Orpington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to London City Airport

London City Airport is located at London City Airport, Orpington and the nearest public transport station is London City Airport.

Bus stations close to London City Airport:

  • London City Airport (J)
  • Saville Road (E)
  • Saville Road (B)

DLR stations close to London City Airport:

  • London City Airport
  • King George V
  • King George V.

Public transport stations close to Orpington, Orpington

Orpington is located at Orpington, Orpington and the nearest public transport station is Orpington / Walnuts Centre (X).

Bus stations close to Orpington:

  • Orpington / Walnuts Centre (X)
  • Orpington Police Station (Q)
  • Sevenoaks Road Orpington War Memorial Orpington (L)

Related Routes

Alternative route by DLR and bus via DLR, 161 and 61

To get from London City Airport to Orpington in Orpington, you’ll need to take one DLR line and 2 bus lines: take the DLR DLR from London City Airport station to Woolwich Arsenal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the 61 bus from Centre Common Road / War Memorial (P) station to Walnuts Centre (U) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is £3.65.

78min£3.65
DLR - DLR
Bus - 161161
Bus - 6161
Walk to Orpington
Leaves from London City Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    London City Airport
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woolwich Arsenal Station (M)
    ID M
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Chislehurst
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre Common Road / War Memorial (P)
    ID P
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Bromley North
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnuts Centre (U)
    ID U
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Orpington
    Walk to
    Orpington
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from London City Airport to Orpington?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from London City Airport to Orpington?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line 161, Bus line 61.

  • Is there a direct DLR between London City Airport and Orpington?

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which DLR line goes from London City Airport to Orpington?

    The DLR DLR line goes from Woolwich Arsenal station near London City Airport in North Woolwich to Woolwich Arsenal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Woolwich Arsenal station near Orpington in Orpington.

  • How long does it take to travel from London City Airport to Orpington by DLR and bus?

    The total travel time between London City Airport in North Woolwich and Orpington in Orpington by DLR and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the DLR near London City Airport to get to Orpington?

    Get on the DLR DLR from the Woolwich Arsenal station near London City Airport in North Woolwich.

  • Where do I get off the DLR when travelling between London City Airport and Orpington?

    Get off the DLR at the Woolwich Arsenal stop, which is closest to Orpington in Orpington.

  • How much is the DLR fare from London City Airport to Orpington?

    The ride from London City Airport to Orpington costs £3.65.

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