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How to get fromReading to Swanleyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Swanley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Swanleytrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    1h 43m
    £25–69

  2. Drive  56.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Swanleycar car 56.8 mi
    1h 32m
    £14–21

  3. Bus, line 025 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Swanleytrain train
    3h 5m
    £38–54

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the bus from Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood Station to Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Stationbus bus Sl3
    2h 42m
    £42–103

  5. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Peckham Rye Stationbus bus 37
    3. Take the train from Peckham Rye to Swanleytrain train
    2h 59m
    £22–75

Reading to Swanley by train and subway

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Swanley via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 1h 43m.

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