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Private MRI Scans near Orpington
From Orpington station the clinic is about 14 miles away, usually around 25 minutes via the M25. Petts Wood, St Mary Cray and Green Street Green are on much the same route. Once here, parking is free, there are appointments every day of the week, and no GP referral is needed.
An evening or weekend MRI appointment suits Orpington and Petts Wood commuters, and a GMC-registered consultant radiologist reports every scan within 3 working days.
- From £295
- 14 miles · about 25 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Getting here
From Orpington to MyScanHub
By car
About 14 miles, usually around 25 minutes: Court Road (A224) to junction 4 of the M25, north to junction 2, then east on the A2 and the B255 into Bluewater.
Free parking is available across Bluewater Shopping Centre. We are located in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — park there for the shortest walk to the clinic.
By train or bus
The 477 bus runs from Orpington High Street via St Mary Cray, Crockenhill and Swanley to Dartford, where Fastrack and other buses continue to Bluewater. The TfL 51 bus also links Orpington with Sidcup station, where trains run to Dartford and Greenhithe.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm, Sunday 10am–5pm.
Your appointment
What to expect at your MRI scan
- 1A safety questionnaire before the scan: tell us about pacemakers, implants, metal fragments, pregnancy or claustrophobia.
- 2You lie on the scanner table and a coil is placed over the area being scanned. The scanner is noisy, so you get ear protection and a call button.
- 3Most scans take 20–45 minutes. A few need a contrast injection, which we discuss with you first.
- 4A GMC-registered consultant radiologist reports the scan within 3 working days. The report and images appear in your patient account.
Questions
Private MRI Scans: Orpington FAQs
- How long is the drive from Petts Wood?
- About 14 miles from Petts Wood station, usually around 30 minutes: through St Paul's Cray to the A20, then the M25 to junction 2 and the A2 east to Bluewater.
- Can I get there from Orpington by public transport?
- Yes, with a change. Take the 477 bus from Orpington High Street to Dartford, then Fastrack A or B, or buses 96, 428, 480 or 492, to Bluewater. Or take the 51 to Sidcup station and a Southeastern train towards Dartford and Greenhithe.
- Do I need a GP referral for a private MRI scan near Orpington?
- No. You can book most MRI scans directly online. Before the scan we go through a safety questionnaire with you, and a GMC-registered consultant radiologist reports every scan.
- When will I get my MRI results?
- Your written report from a consultant radiologist is uploaded to your secure patient account within 3 working days, with your images. You can share both with your GP, physiotherapist or consultant, or add a GP consultation to talk the findings through.
- How soon can I have an MRI scan?
- Appointments are often available the same week, and some days the same or next day. The booking page shows live availability, including evenings until 9pm and Sundays.