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Private Ultrasound 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.
For Orpington families, pregnancy scans, from early pregnancy to 4D, sit alongside NHS antenatal care and can be booked online without a referral.
- From £89
- 14 miles · about 25 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
Private Ultrasound Scans
Private Ultrasound Scans for Orpington patients
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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 ultrasound scan
- 1Some scans need a full bladder or a few hours without food; the scan's own page and your confirmation email say which.
- 2Gel goes on the skin and a small handheld probe is moved over the area. There are no needles and no radiation.
- 3Most scans take 15–30 minutes, and you can drive and go back to work straight away.
- 4Your report follows within 72 hours (pregnancy scans are explained on the day). Male sonographers work at our clinic; a chaperone is available on request and will never be refused.
Questions
Private Ultrasound 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 ultrasound scan near Orpington?
- No. You can book directly online. Each scan is reported by a consultant radiologist or an HCPC-registered clinical specialist sonographer.
- When will I get my ultrasound report?
- Your written report is uploaded to your secure patient account within 72 hours. Pregnancy scans are explained during the appointment and the report follows after the scan.
- Do you offer pregnancy and baby scans?
- Yes: early pregnancy, gender and well-being, growth, presentation and 4D/5D scans. Private scans sit alongside your NHS antenatal care, not instead of it. Male sonographers work at our clinic; a chaperone is available on request and will never be refused.