What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Swanley?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Swanley is to bus which costs £9 - £24 and takes 2h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Swanley?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Swanley is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bartholomew Way Asda via Bus Station and Home Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Swanley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury East and arriving at Swanley. Services depart twice daily, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Swanley?

The distance between Canterbury and Swanley is 44 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Swanley without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £23 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Swanley?

The train from Canterbury East to Swanley takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Swanley bus from?

Canterbury to Swanley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Swanley train from?

Canterbury to Swanley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Swanley?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Swanley is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £24 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Canterbury to Swanley bus arrive?

Canterbury to Swanley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Canterbury to Swanley train arrive?

Canterbury to Swanley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Swanley station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Swanley is 47 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Canterbury to Swanley.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Swanley?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canterbury to Swanley?

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

There are 10805+ hotels available in Swanley.

Canterbury to Swanley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Canterbury to Swanley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Swanleytrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
1h 24m
£23–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 022
2h 3m
£10–24
Drive 46.5 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Swanleycar 46.5 mi
49 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Swanleytaxi 46.5 mi
49 min
£200–250
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Swanleytrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 38m
£28–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Earl Streetbus X3
2. Take the train from Maidstone East to Swanleytrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2h 41m
£14–26

Canterbury to Swanley by train

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury East to Swanley twice daily. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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