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Elephant & Castle Station to Swanley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elephant & Castle Station and Swanley takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Elephant & Castle Station 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.

43 min
Duration
17 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Elephant & Castle Station to Swanley train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Elephant & Castle Station and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elephant & Castle Station is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Swanley at 12:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elephant & Castle Station 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.

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  • Distance: 16.8 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Elephant & Castle to Swanley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11 and the journey takes 45 min. Southeastern also services this route once daily.

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