The average train between Colchester and Swanley takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Swanley at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Colchester to Swanley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Swanley station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Colchester to Swanley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Swanley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Swanley station.
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The distance between Colchester and Swanley is 74.4 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Swanley via London Liverpool Street, London Cannon Street, and London Bridge in around 1h 59m.