Southeastern trains branch from the main line south of Bickley and run to Orpington via Petts Wood.

[2][3] On 3 December 1860, the line from the east completed the link between Victoria and Faversham; later, in 1861, in was extended to Dover and Ramsgate.

[citation needed] Services at Bickley are operated by Southeastern and Thameslink, using Class 465, 466 and 700 electric multiple units.

In addition, the service to London Blackfriars is extended to and from Welwyn Garden City via Finsbury Park.

From the December 2024 timetable change, the off-peak service between London Victoria and Orpington doubled to 4tph on Mondays to Fridays.