The cheapest and fastest trains from Swanley to Bearsted
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swanley to Bearsted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swanley to Bearsted will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Swanley for Bearsted 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 31 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 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 Swanley to Bearsted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swanley to Bearsted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 31 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swanley to Bearsted train times
The table below shows live departures for Swanley to Bearsted trains for tomorrow, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 00:53 Swanley | 0h38 | 01:31 Bearsted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 00:57 Swanley | 0h38 | 01:35 Bearsted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:23 Swanley | 0h41 | 07:04 Bearsted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:26 Swanley | 0h41 | 08:07 Bearsted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:23 Swanley | 0h41 | 09:04 Bearsted | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Swanley to Bearsted by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swanley to Bearsted
Trains from Swanley to Bearsted run on average 4 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 36m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Swanley to Bearsted trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Swanley and Bearsted from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swanley to Bearsted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swanley to Bearsted 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 Bearsted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swanley and Bearsted
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 07:10 - 13:50 Sunday 07:40 - 15:10 Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- 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 -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: Platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall Only available when staff present
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- 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: Towards Ashford: Bus stop in Ware Street, outside the station car park. Towards Maidstone: Bus stop in Ware Street, opposite the station car park.
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