Portsmouth to Swanley Trains

Portsmouth to Swanley trains

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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: £41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Waterloo East to Swanleytrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...

2h 32m

£35–71

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 8:36 PM which arrives into Swanley at 10:58 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 Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:35 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 7:59 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:36 PM → 8:59 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:20 PM → 9:58 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 7m • 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.