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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Shillingstone is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Shillingstone is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swanley and Shillingstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanley to Shillingstone. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Church Road via Bus Station and Crown Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Shillingstone?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Shillingstone. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Swanley to Shillingstone?

The distance between Swanley and Shillingstone is 134 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Shillingstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Swanley to Shillingstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Shillingstone bus from?

Swanley to Shillingstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Shillingstone train from?

Swanley to Shillingstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Swanley to Shillingstone?

The best way to get from Swanley to Shillingstone is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Swanley to Shillingstone bus arrive?

Swanley to Shillingstone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Swanley to Shillingstone train arrive?

Swanley to Shillingstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Shillingstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Shillingstone is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Swanley to Shillingstone.

Where can I stay near Shillingstone?

There are 734+ hotels available in Shillingstone.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 25m
£77–151
Drive 133.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanley to Shillingstonecar 133.9 mi
2h 27m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
6h 39m
£34–77
Train via Poole station
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 56m
£57–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swanley to Elephant & Castletrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train
3. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Car Parkbus Cr3
4. Take the bus from Car Park to Church Roadbus Cr4
5h 33m

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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