The average train between Charlton and Swanley takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Charlton 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 Charlton and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlton is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Swanley at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charlton to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Charlton station and arriving at Swanley station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Charlton to Swanley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Charlton station.
Charlton to Swanley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Swanley station.
Book your Charlton to Swanley train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Charlton and Swanley is 13.4 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from Charlton to Swanley via London Bridge in around 1h 14m.