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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
23 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
23 m
Trains on 18 Sept
15
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 15 trains from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
18:020h30Abbey Wood18:32Swanscombe£71One-way1 change
17:470h23Abbey Wood18:10Swanscombe£111One-way0 changes- 18:170h23Abbey Wood18:40Swanscombe£111One-way0 changes
- 18:470h23Abbey Wood19:10Swanscombe£111One-way0 changes
- 19:170h23Abbey Wood19:40Swanscombe£111One-way0 changes
- 17:470h23Abbey Wood18:10Swanscombe£111One-way0 changes
- 18:170h23Abbey Wood18:40Swanscombe£111One-way0 changes
- 18:470h23Abbey Wood19:10Swanscombe£111One-way0 changes
- 19:170h23Abbey Wood19:40Swanscombe£111One-way0 changes
- 19:470h23Abbey Wood20:10Swanscombe£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Abbey Wood to Swanscombe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe costing on average £9.
Other travel options to Swanscombe take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 11m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (24m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Abbey Wood to Swanscombe train times
The table below shows live departures for Abbey Wood to Swanscombe trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:17 Abbey Wood | 0h23 | 19:40 Swanscombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:17 Abbey Wood | 0h23 | 20:40 Swanscombe | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:59, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 40m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 0:59 |
Last train 23:47 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Abbey Wood and Swanscombe from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Abbey Wood to Swanscombe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Abbey Wood to Swanscombe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swanscombe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Abbey Wood and Swanscombe
Most Abbey Wood to Swanscombe trains use the Abbey Wood Station to Swanscombe station pair. Use this guide to compare Abbey Wood and Swanscombe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Abbey Wood station do trains to Swanscombe leave from?
Getting to Abbey Wood Station from Abbey Wood city centre
Abbey Wood Station train station facilities and services
Abbey Wood Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Abbey Wood Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Abbey Wood Station. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Abbey Wood Station: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Abbey Wood Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Abbey Wood Station: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available in the ticket hall and platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Swanscombe station do trains from Abbey Wood arrive at?
Getting to Swanscombe from Swanscombe city centre
Swanscombe train station facilities and services
Swanscombe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swanscombe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swanscombe. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swanscombe: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Swanscombe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swanscombe: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to all platforms. Interchange via main road bridge, cross over to use path on far side of the bridge, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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