Travelling to Beths Grammar from Orpington
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Travelling to Beths Grammar from Orpington
Hi we went to Beths open evening last night and were really impressed by the school. We live in Orpington and I wondered if many people travel from Orpington to Beths and which route they use? We think it might be a bit too far to travel but would welcome anyone's advice. Many thanks.
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Re: Travelling to Beths Grammar from Orpington
Lemons, I will pm you
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Re: Travelling to Beths Grammar from Orpington
JD coaches run a service to Townley from Petts Wood and Orp which isn't far from Beth's. They may be worth approaching to see what can be done.
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Thanks for the suggestion I'll look into that.
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Re: Travelling to Beths Grammar from Orpington
The 229 goes from Sidcup Station to Beths (a few mins walk). I don’t know where in Orpington you are but the 51 goes fm Orpington to Sidcup Station. Any good?
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Thanks for that. We are within walking distance of Orpington Station so close to bus routes. Transport for London has suggested some other routes too. Think I will have to go on some practice bus rides next week!
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Re: Travelling to Beths Grammar from Orpington
My yr10 also goes to beths and I drive him , then onto work.
He may also have to 'bus' it depending on which sch his sister goes to .
He may also have to 'bus' it depending on which sch his sister goes to .
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Just in case anyone is interested we have done some practice journeys to Beths. I went after school drop off about 9 and it took 40 minutes from Orpington High Street to Beths on 51 & 229. My husband did the journey leaving our house at 7 and got to Beths 810 on 51 & 229. I tried coming back on the train and that was about 40 minutes Bexley to Orpington station changing at Hither Green. Still haven't definitely decided yet. We also liked Chiselhurst & Sidcup but we are 5 miles so wouldn't have got in last year and we should get into Darrick Wood secondary where we live. Very hard to choose.
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Re: Travelling to Beths Grammar from Orpington
Lemons - Has your DC written the Kent test? If yes, then have you considered Wilmington? The North Kent bus goes from Orpington to Wilmington via some pick up points.
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My son did do Kent test but just failed, he got 339 score but 103 in maths and needed 106 so Wilmington isn't an option thanks.