The average train between Portsmouth and Swanley takes 2h 20m 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.
Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Swanley at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Swanley station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Portsmouth to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Swanley station.
Book your Portsmouth to Swanley train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Swanley is 110.5 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Swanley via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 2h 40m.