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How to get fromGatwick to Swanleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Swanleytrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    1h 17m
    £20–39

  2. Line 100 bus, line 405 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Park Streetbus bus 405
    3. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley South Stationbus bus Sl5
    2h 25m
    £7–13

  3. Drive  31 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Swanleycar car 31 mi
    32 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gatwick to Swanleytaxi taxi 31 mi
    32 min
    £65–80

  5. Train via London Victoria

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Swanleytrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    1h 33m
    £25–50

  6. Line 400 bus, line 466 bus, line 314 bus

    1. Take the bus from St Bartholomews Church to Westway Commonbus bus 400
    2. Take the bus from Westway Common to Addington Village Interchangebus bus 466
    3. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Eltham Bus Stationbus bus 314
    3h 55m
    £7–58

Gatwick to Swanley by train

Calendar169Weekly Trains
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Swanley via London Bridge in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Swanley via Redhill Bus Station, St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Bromley South Station, and Bromley South in around 2h 25m.

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