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How to get fromRussell Square to Swanleyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Russell Square to Swanley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Swanleytrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    29 min
    £8–15

  2. Line 188 bus, line 286 bus, line 233 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Museum Street to Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sarkbus bus 188
    2. Take the bus from Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark to Eltham Station / Sherard Roadbus bus 286
    3. Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus bus 233
    2h 28m
    £4–122

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Russell Square to Swanleytaxi taxi 17.1 mi
    39 min
    £75–90

  4. Drive  17.1 mi

    1. Drive from Russell Square to Swanleycar car 17.1 mi
    39 min
    £5–7

  5. Line 1 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southampton Row to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to Swanleytrain train London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
    1h 28m
    £10–31

Russell Square to Swanley by train

Calendar227Weekly Trains
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.1 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Swanley hourly. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 29 min. Thameslink also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Museum Street to Bartholomew Way Asda via Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark, Eltham Station / Sherard Road, and Eltham Bus Station in around 2h 28m.

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