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Down House
Historic house museum where Charles Darwin lived and worked, with displays on his life, ideas and family home.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£7
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£7
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
1 h 30 m
Trains on 20 Oct
1
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Swanley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Swanley will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 1 trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Swanley, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.


Take a train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Swanley and enjoy the approximately 30 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:09.
Distance 30 km |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:09 |
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The table below shows live departures for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Swanley trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:05 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h30 | 23:35 Swanley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Historic house museum where Charles Darwin lived and worked, with displays on his life, ideas and family home.
Historic manor house with period rooms and art displays, plus gardens and gallery spaces that host changing exhibitions.
Local history museum and heritage site with a medieval hall house, exhibitions and gardens that introduce Bromley’s past.
Swanley’s main green space, popular for lakeside walks, playgrounds and easy family time close to the town centre.
Extensive country park with woodland, heath and waymarked trails, ideal for a longer walk within easy reach of Swanley.
Historic village area with riverside paths, old buildings and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it a rewarding short excursion.
Pie and mash is a classic South East London and Kent meal of minced beef pie with mashed potato, often served with parsley liquor.
Jellied eels are a historic Thames-side speciality, served cold in a savoury stock that sets into jelly and linked to London and nearby Kent.
Kentish pudding pie is a traditional dessert tart from Kent, made with dried fruit, spices and eggs in a pastry case.
Popular Turkish and Mediterranean grill known for kebabs, meze and charcoal-cooked dishes in a smart casual atmosphere.
Established Indian restaurant in Swanley serving curries, tandoori dishes and takeaway favourites in a relaxed local setting.
Traditional pub dining with British mains, Sunday roasts and drinks, offering a comfortable local atmosphere near Swanley.
Moderate for south-east England. Dining and hotels cost more than smaller UK towns, but Swanley is usually cheaper than central London; local rail fares add to budgets.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 5-10%. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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.

Most Royal Tunbridge Wells to Swanley trains use the Tunbridge Wells to Swanley station pair. Use this guide to compare Royal Tunbridge Wells and Swanley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tunbridge Wells has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tunbridge Wells.
ATMs are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Ticket office support is available at Tunbridge Wells. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Parking, WC.
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tunbridge Wells: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 via the lift from Mount Pleasant Road entrance for services towards Hastings. Step free interchange between platforms via steep path approximately 200 metres. Step access between platforms via the station footbridge, 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: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 01:45 Saturday - Sunday 05:00 - 02:15 Saturday - Sunday 06:30 - 00:30 Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
High Brooms is 2 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre. Public transport options include:
High Brooms 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 options are available at High Brooms.
Ticket office support is available at High Brooms. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at High Brooms: Parking.
Available at High Brooms: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at High Brooms: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the side entrance.There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Swanley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swanley.
ATMs are available at Swanley.
Available at Swanley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Swanley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swanley.
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