The average train between Crystal Palace and Swanley takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Crystal Palace 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 every 20 minutes between Crystal Palace and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crystal Palace is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Swanley at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

34 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

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29 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Crystal Palace to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Crystal Palace station and arriving at Swanley station via Bromley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Crystal Palace to Swanley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Penge East station.
Crystal Palace to Swanley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Swanley station.
Book your Crystal Palace to Swanley train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Crystal Palace and Swanley is 17.1 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Penge East to Swanley via Bromley South in around 28 min.