The average train between Ilford and Swanley takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford 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 Ilford and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Swanley at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Swanley station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Ilford to Swanley train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Swanley train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Swanley station.
Book your Ilford to Swanley train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Ilford and Swanley is 19.3 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Swanley via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London Bridge in around 1h 33m.