What is the cheapest way to get from New Cross to Swanley?

The cheapest way to get from New Cross to Swanley is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New Cross to Swanley?

The fastest way to get from New Cross to Swanley is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between New Cross and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from New Cross station to Swanley. However, there are services departing from New Cross Gate Station and arriving at Bartholomew Way Asda via Leigh Stationers' Academy and Sidcup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between New Cross and Swanley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nunhead and arriving at Swanley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from New Cross to Swanley?

The distance between New Cross and Swanley is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.

How do I travel from New Cross to Swanley without a car?

The best way to get from New Cross to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £13.

How long does it take to get from New Cross to Swanley?

The train from Nunhead to Swanley takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Swanley bus from?

New Cross to Swanley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from New Cross Gate Station.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Swanley train from?

New Cross to Swanley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Nunhead station.

Train or bus from New Cross to Swanley?

The best way to get from New Cross to Swanley is to train which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 286 bus and line 233 bus, which costs £3 - £70 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the New Cross to Swanley bus arrive?

New Cross to Swanley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Leigh Stationers' Academy.

Where does the New Cross to Swanley train arrive?

New Cross to Swanley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Swanley station.

Can I drive from New Cross to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between New Cross to Swanley is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from New Cross to Swanley.

How do I get a train ticket from New Cross to Swanley?

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

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New Cross to Swanley - 6 ways to travel via train, line 233 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nunhead to Swanleytrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
31 min
£6–13
Train, line 233 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from New Cross to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233
1h 10m
£3–54
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New Cross to Swanleytaxi 11.5 mi
21 min
£30–40
Drive 11.5 mi
1. Drive from New Cross to Swanleycar 11.5 mi
21 min
£3–4
Line 343 bus, train
1. Take the bus from New Cross / Jerningham Road to Peckham Rye Stationbus 343
2. Take the train from Peckham Rye to Swanleytrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 16m
£8–34
Bus, line 286 bus, line 233 bus
1. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Leigh Stationers' Academybus N21
2. Take the bus from Leigh Stationers' Academy to Sidcup Stationbus 286
3. Take the bus from Sidcup Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233
1h 19m
£4–69

New Cross to Swanley by train

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Distance: 12.4 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between New Cross, Greater London, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Nunhead to Swanley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bartholomew Way Asda via Leigh Stationers' Academy and Sidcup Station in around 1h 19m.

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