The cheapest and fastest trains from Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Orpington station (ORP) for London Waterloo East (WAE) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P75255 | On time 06:37 Orpington station (ORP) | 0h38 | 07:15 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
P75925 | On time 06:38 Orpington station (ORP) | 0h21 | 06:59 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
P75253 | On time 07:07 Orpington station (ORP) | 0h38 | 07:45 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
P64135 | On time 07:08 Orpington station (ORP) | 0h21 | 07:29 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
P75251 | On time 07:37 Orpington station (ORP) | 0h38 | 08:15 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
Trains from Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 15:38. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 21m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 15:38 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Orpington station (ORP) and London Waterloo East (WAE) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orpington station (ORP) to London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 London Waterloo East (WAE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Orpington station (ORP) and London Waterloo East (WAE)
- 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
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Waterloo East is only through use of lift at Waterloo Main. Ramps access to the platforms is steep. There is no ticket office. Full ticket office facilities available in Waterloo Main station. There is an entrance from Southwark underground station but this involves either steps or an escalator. There is also a step only access available from the Sandall Street entrance onto the overbridge connection between Waterloo East and Waterloo main stations. Taxis and direct road access only available from Waterloo main station which is connected via ramps and an overbridge to Waterloo East station.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Black Cabs are available from the taxi rank adjacent to the Cab Road exit from Waterloo Main station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On overbridge from Waterloo Main station
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform B and C Only available when staff present
- 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 alighting point in Sandell Street.
