Bus from Pratts Bottom to Orpington
5 direct routes · 8–44 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 21:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Orpington as of 10:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pratts Bottom, 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 | ~44 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 21:04 | The Hillside (eastbound) | High Street /Orpington War Memorial (Stop R) | Knockholt Pound, Halstead, Knockholt Pound & Knockholt |
| R5 | Metrobus | ~37 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:06 | 21:05 | The Hillside (eastbound) | High Street /Orpington War Memorial (Stop R) | Halstead, Knockholt Pound & Knockholt |
| R10 | Metrobus | ~10 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 20:20 | Charmwood Lane (westbound) | High Street /Orpington War Memorial (Stop R) | — |
| 3 | Go Bus | ~10 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:40 | 14:10 | Charmwood Lane (westbound) | High Street /Orpington War Memorial (Stop R) | — |
| S3 | Go Bus | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:08 | 16:08 | Charmwood Lane (westbound) | Hillcrest Road (Stop K) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pratts Bottom 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 Pratts Bottom to Orpington
- £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 Pratts Bottom to Orpington?
5 routes run directly from Pratts Bottom to Orpington: the R5 (London General), the R5 (Metrobus), the R10 (Metrobus), the 3 (Go Bus), the S3 (Go Bus). The most frequent is the R5, 7 times each weekday — board at The Hillside (eastbound) and get off at High Street /Orpington War Memorial (Stop R), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pratts Bottom to Orpington?
Between 8 minutes on the S3 and 44 on the R5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Knockholt Pound, Halstead, Knockholt Pound, Knockholt on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pratts Bottom to Orpington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 21:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pratts Bottom to Orpington?
Adult singles from Pratts Bottom to Orpington: £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.