The average train between Swanley and Telford takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Swanley to Telford. 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 Telford. 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 Telford at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swanley to Telford? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Telford. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Telford station via Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Swanley to Telford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Telford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Telford Central station.
Book your Swanley to Telford train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Swanley and Telford is 228.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Telford Central via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 21m.