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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherhithe to Swanley is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherhithe to Swanley is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherhithe and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherhithe to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Canada Street and arriving at Bartholomew Way Asda via Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark and Eltham Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherhithe and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherhithe to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Canada Water and arriving at Swanley via Denmark Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Rotherhithe to Swanley?

The distance between Rotherhithe and Swanley is 17 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherhithe to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Rotherhithe to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherhithe to Swanley bus from?

Rotherhithe to Swanley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Canada Street station.

Where do I catch the Rotherhithe to Swanley train from?

Rotherhithe to Swanley train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Canada Water station.

Train or bus from Rotherhithe to Swanley?

The best way to get from Rotherhithe to Swanley is to train which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 188 bus and line 286 bus and line 233 bus, which costs £3 - £95 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Rotherhithe to Swanley bus arrive?

Rotherhithe to Swanley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark station.

Where does the Rotherhithe to Swanley train arrive?

Rotherhithe to Swanley train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Denmark Hill station.

Can I drive from Rotherhithe to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherhithe to Swanley is 14 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Rotherhithe to Swanley.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canada Water to Denmark Hilltrain Dalston Junction - Clapham Junction / ...
2. Take the train from Denmark Hill to Swanleytrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
50 min
£10–22
Drive 13.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotherhithe to Swanleycar 13.5 mi
29 min
£4–5
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Canada Street to London Bridge Stationbus 47
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Swanleytrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 18m
£9–17
Bus, train via Nunhead Station
1. Take the bus from Canada Street to Nunhead Stationbus P12
2. Take the train from Nunhead to Swanleytrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 34m
£8–48
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherhithe to Swanleytaxi 13.5 mi
29 min
£35–45
Line 188 bus, line 286 bus, line 233 bus
1. Take the bus from Canada Street to Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sarkbus 188
2. Take the bus from Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark to Eltham Station / Sherard Roadbus 286
3. Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233
1h 42m
£4–90

Rotherhithe to Swanley by train

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Distance: 17.4 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

You can take a train from Canada Water to Swanley via Denmark Hill in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canada Street to Bartholomew Way Asda via Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark, Eltham Station / Sherard Road, and Eltham Bus Station in around 1h 42m.

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