The average train between Bournemouth and Swanley takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Swanley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Swanley at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Swanley station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Bournemouth to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Bournemouth to Swanley train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Swanley is 162 km. The road distance is 198 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m.