The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashford to Swanley
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashford to Swanley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashford to Swanley will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 5 trains that leave Ashford for Swanley every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.










Live departures
Ashford to Swanley train times
The table below shows live departures for Ashford to Swanley trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:26 Ashford | 1h08 | 20:34 Swanley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Ashford | 1h10 | 20:40 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:02 Ashford | 1h08 | 21:10 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:25 Ashford | 1h09 | 21:34 Swanley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 Ashford | 1h10 | 21:40 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:02 Ashford | 1h08 | 06:10 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:05 Ashford | 0h59 | 06:04 Swanley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:28 Ashford | 1h06 | 06:34 Swanley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:30 Ashford | 1h10 | 06:40 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:42 Ashford | 1h05 | 06:47 Swanley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashford to Swanley
Trains from Ashford to Swanley run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 21:53. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 21:53 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Ashford to Swanley trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Ashford and Swanley from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ashford to Swanley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashford to Swanley 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 Swanley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ashford and Swanley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:00 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Car Park A
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: on platform 1/2 there is a heated waiting room on platform 5/6 there is a heated waiting shelter The Station has a range of perch and standard height seating on all platforms.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind bus stop front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt outside the booking hall.
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