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Ilford to Swanley trains

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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.

1h 1m
Duration
25 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ilford to Farringdon Withouttrain train Elizabeth
  2. Take the train from London Bridge to Swanleytrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 25m
£15–28

Ilford to Swanley train times

Trains run hourly between Ilford and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 6:58 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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern59 min • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 9m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern57 min • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern1h • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern1h • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern1h • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern1h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern59 min • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 9m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern57 min • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilford 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: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Ilford to Swanley via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London Bridge in around 1h 25m.

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