Bus from Orpington to Pratts Bottom
5 direct routes · 2–35 min · first bus 06:03, last bus 21:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pratts Bottom as of 10:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Orpington, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R5 | London General | ~2 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:03 | 21:02 | High Street / Green Street Green (Stop G) | The Hillside (eastbound) | — |
| R5 | Metrobus | ~3 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:03 | 21:02 | High Street / Green Street Green (Stop G) | The Hillside (eastbound) | — |
| R10 | Metrobus | ~35 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 19:48 | High Street / Worlds End Lane (Stop M) | Charmwood Lane (westbound) | Knockholt, Knockholt Pound, Halstead & Knockholt Pound |
| 3 | Go Bus | ~7 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:18 | 14:38 | Tubbenden Lane (Stop H) | The Hillside (eastbound) | — |
| S3 | Go Bus | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Hillcrest Road (Stop M) | The Hillside (eastbound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Orpington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every R5 bus, R10 bus, 3 bus or S3 bus timetable.
Fares from Orpington to Pratts Bottom
- £1.75 adult single on the 3 (Go Bus)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the S3 (Go Bus) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Orpington to Pratts Bottom?
5 routes run directly from Orpington to Pratts Bottom: the R5 (London General), the R5 (Metrobus), the R10 (Metrobus), the 3 (Go Bus), the S3 (Go Bus). The most frequent is the R5, 13 times each weekday — board at High Street / Green Street Green (Stop G) and get off at The Hillside (eastbound), about 2 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Orpington to Pratts Bottom?
Between 2 minutes on the R5 and 35 on the R10, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Orpington to Pratts Bottom?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:03 and the last around 21:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Orpington to Pratts Bottom?
Adult singles from Orpington to Pratts Bottom: £1.75 on the 3 (Go Bus); £5.00 on the S3 (Go Bus). The S3 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.