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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Swanley
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Swanley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Swanley will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 trains that leave Margate for Swanley every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Margate to Swanley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Swanley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 84 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Margate to Swanley train times
The table below shows live departures for Margate to Swanley trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:54 Margate | 1h54 | 05:48 Swanley | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:05 Margate | 1h43 | 15:48 Swanley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Swanley
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Trains from Margate to Swanley run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Margate to Swanley trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Margate and Swanley from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Margate to Swanley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate 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 Margate and Swanley
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway.
- 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: station forecourt
- 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: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 3 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 country end
- 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: Front of the station, next to the Premier Inn.
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