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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Swanley takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

2h 22m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Portsmouth to Swanley train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Swanley at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 35m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 13m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 7m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 44m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 9m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 7m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 35m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 13m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 7m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 35m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 13m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 7m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 35m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 13m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 7m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 35m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 13m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 7m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Swanley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 88.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Swanley via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 2h 33m.

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