The average train between Swanley and Birmingham takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley to Birmingham. 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 Swanley and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Birmingham station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Swanley to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Swanley to Birmingham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swanley and Birmingham is 186.3 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Birmingham New Street via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 7m.