The cheapest and fastest trains from Orpington to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£140
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orpington to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orpington to Loughborough will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £140.
Of the 1 trains that leave Orpington for Loughborough 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 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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 to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Orpington to Loughborough trains for today, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:58 Orpington | 2h36 | 07:34 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Orpington to Loughborough
Trains from Orpington to Loughborough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £138 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £138 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Orpington to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Orpington and Loughborough from £138. 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 to Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orpington to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Orpington and Loughborough
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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