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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
£88
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£124
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
3 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
3 h 21 m
Trains on 20 Oct
21
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Swanley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Swanley will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
To travel from Sheffield to Swanley you need to make at least 3 changes.










Trains from Sheffield to Swanley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 3:55 |
Last train 21:15 |
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The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Swanley trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:27 Sheffield | 8h38 | 7:05 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 23:27 Sheffield | 9h01 | 8:28 Swanley | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
![]() | 4:58 Sheffield | 3h37 | 8:35 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:30 Sheffield | 3h35 | 9:05 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:54 Sheffield | 4h04 | 9:58 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 5:56 Sheffield | 3h39 | 9:35 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:30 Sheffield | 3h35 | 10:05 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:00 Sheffield | 3h35 | 10:35 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:10 Sheffield | 3h48 | 10:58 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 8:11 Sheffield | 3h24 | 11:35 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:11 Sheffield | 3h47 | 12:58 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:11 Sheffield | 3h24 | 13:35 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:10 Sheffield | 3h25 | 14:35 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:11 Sheffield | 3h24 | 15:35 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:11 Sheffield | 3h47 | 16:58 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:00 Sheffield | 3h35 | 17:35 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:11 Sheffield | 3h17 | 17:28 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:35 Sheffield | 3h30 | 18:05 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:00 Sheffield | 3h35 | 18:35 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:11 Sheffield | 3h17 | 18:28 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:35 Sheffield | 3h30 | 19:05 Swanley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:57 Sheffield | 3h31 | 19:28 Swanley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 16:00 Sheffield | 3h35 | 19:35 Swanley | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Swanley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Swanley trip today.
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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Swanley trains use the Sheffield to Swanley station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Swanley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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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