The cheapest and fastest trains from Matlock to Orpington
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£141
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Matlock to Orpington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matlock to Orpington will cost around £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
To travel from Matlock to Orpington you need to make at least 4 changes.










Live departures
Matlock to Orpington train times
The table below shows live departures for Matlock to Orpington trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:39 Matlock | 5h29 | 14:08 Orpington | 4 changes | |
![]() | 10:38 Matlock | 4h30 | 15:08 Orpington | 4 changes | |
![]() | 12:37 Matlock | 4h31 | 17:08 Orpington | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Matlock to Orpington
Trains from Matlock to Orpington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:50, the last at 17:20. The fastest train covers the 226 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 08:50 |
Last train 17:20 |
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FAQs: Matlock to Orpington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matlock to Orpington by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Orpington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Matlock and Orpington
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Level access to single platform. This station has tactile paving at the edge of the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: New bus station interchange
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 21:00 Saturday 06:05 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2, 3/4 + 5- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platforms1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on either side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E, near the exit from platform 5
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