The average train between Swanley and Southampton takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Southampton station via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Swanley to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Swanley to Southampton train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Swanley and Southampton is 122.9 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Southampton Central via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 2h 4m.