The average train between Swanley and Folkestone takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Swanley to Folkestone. 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 Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Swanley is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Folkestone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Swanley to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
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The distance between Swanley and Folkestone is 77.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Swanley to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 8m.