The average train between Swanley and Birmingham takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Swanley and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 2h 58m. 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 Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Swanley to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Swanley to Birmingham train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Swanley and Birmingham is 186.3 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Birmingham New Street via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 29m.
