The average bus between Nottingham and Orpington takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nottingham to Orpington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Nottingham and Orpington. The earliest departure is at 6:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Orpington at 2:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Arch and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Orpington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Orpington station via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Nottingham to Orpington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Orpington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.
The distance between Nottingham and Orpington is 195.1 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 5h 31m.