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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Swanley is to drive which costs £13 - £21 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Swanley is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £13 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Swanley station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Swanley via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Reading to Swanley?

The distance between Reading and Swanley is 55 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £26 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Reading to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Swanley bus from?

Reading to Swanley bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Swanley train from?

Reading to Swanley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Swanley?

The best way to get from Reading to Swanley is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £26 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 035 bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Reading to Swanley bus arrive?

Reading to Swanley bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Swanley train arrive?

Reading to Swanley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Swanley is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Reading to Swanley.

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

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

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Reading to Swanley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 035 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Swanleytrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 1m
£26–77
Drive 57 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Swanleycar 57 mi
1h 30m
£14–21
Bus, line 035 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035 / ...
3h 15m
£38–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood Station to Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Stationbus Sl3
2h 31m
£39–99
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Peckham Rye Stationbus 37
3. Take the train from Peckham Rye to Swanleytrain
2h 56m
£24–86

Reading to Swanley by train and subway

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Distance: 54.8 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Swanley via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 3h 15m.

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