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The average train between Swanley and Scarborough takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 49m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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4h 4m
£70–126

Swanley to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Swanley and Scarborough. 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 Scarborough at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 58m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express9h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express10h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 41m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 42m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 41m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 42m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 41m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 42m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 11m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swanley to Scarborough? 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.

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  • Distance: 246.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Swanley to Scarborough via London Bridge, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 4m.

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