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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Charlton is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Charlton is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Swanley and Charlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanley station to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Bromley South Station and arriving at Napier Road via East Croydon Rail Station, West Croydon Bus Station and Kingston / Wood Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Charlton?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Upper Halliford via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Swanley to Charlton?

The distance between Swanley and Charlton is 35 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Charlton without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Swanley to Charlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Charlton bus from?

Swanley to Charlton bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Charlton train from?

Swanley to Charlton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.

Train or bus from Swanley to Charlton?

The best way to get from Swanley to Charlton is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 216 bus, which costs and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Swanley to Charlton bus arrive?

Swanley to Charlton bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Kingston / Wood Street station.

Where does the Swanley to Charlton train arrive?

Swanley to Charlton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Charlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Charlton is 33 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Swanley to Charlton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Waterloo Easttrain Ashford International - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Upper Hallifordtrain London Waterloo - Shepperton
1h 39m
£16–34
Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanley to Charltoncar 32.4 mi
1h 9m
£8–12
Bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Kingston / Wood Streetbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Kingston / Wood Street to Napier Roadbus 216
2h 41m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanley to Charltontaxi 32.4 mi
1h 9m
£80–95
Line 321 bus, line 436 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Footscray Road / Southwood Rd to Lewisham Stationbus 321
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus 436 / ...
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Upper Hallifordtrain
3h 3m
£11–115

Swanley to Charlton by train and foot

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Distance: 34.9 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Charlton, Surrey, England?

You can take a train from Swanley to Upper Halliford via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swanley to Napier Road via Bromley South, Bromley South Station, East Croydon Rail Station, West Croydon Bus Station, and Kingston / Wood Street in around 2h 41m.

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