Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Orpington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Orpington

With a population of 15 248, Orpington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Orpington has to offer.

Where to Eat in Orpington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Scala Bar & Grill (132 High Street) and The Greek Meze (165-167 High Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Semosh (11 Fairway) and The British Queen (The British Queen 427 Crofton Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Orpington.

When to visit Orpington

Orpington in April
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orpington in April
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Orpington

Plane

When flying to Orpington, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Orpington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Orpington, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Orpington to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Orpington Petts Wood is the busiest station in Orpington. Another popular train station is Orpington Chelsfield, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Orpington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 13 miles from Orpington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orpington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Orpington takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Orpington, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Orpington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Orpington, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Orpington to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Orpington Petts Wood is the busiest station in Orpington. Another popular train station is Orpington Chelsfield, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Orpington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 13 miles from Orpington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orpington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Orpington takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Orpington

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Orpington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Orpington

Most booked hotels in Orpington

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Holiday Inn London - Bexley
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Love & Peace
0 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£53+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£49+
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Ruxley Rooms
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£44+
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The Bank
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Orpington

Hiring a car in Orpington costs £30 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Orpington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Orpington is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Orpington costs £30 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Orpington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Orpington is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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