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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swanley to Canterbury
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
64 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swanley to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swanley to Canterbury will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Swanley for Canterbury every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
06:171h13
Swanley07:30Canterbury
£331One-way
0 changes
06:171h13
Swanley07:30Canterbury
£331One-way
0 changes
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Swanley to Canterbury train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:04
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:17 Swanley | 1h13 | 07:30 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swanley to Canterbury
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Trains from Swanley to Canterbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 22:36 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from Swanley to Canterbury trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Swanley and Canterbury from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
£32
Southeastern frequency
3 a day
FAQs: Swanley to Canterbury train
FAQs: Travel by train from Swanley to Canterbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swanley to Canterbury.
Yes, there is a direct train between Swanley and Canterbury. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
The train distance from Swanley to Canterbury is 64 km.
To get from Swanley to Canterbury, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Swanley to Canterbury covers a distance of 64 km and takes approximately 1h 13m. Trains run 5 per day.
Booking trains from Swanley to Canterbury in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Swanley to Canterbury leaves at 5:13.
The cost of a train ticket from Swanley to Canterbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £32, while the average price tends to be around £34.
The last train from Swanley to Canterbury departs at 22:36.
The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Canterbury is by train, costing approximately £32.
The train station in Swanley that goes to Canterbury is Swanley station (SAY), and it arrives at Canterbury East (CBE).
Trains from Swanley to Canterbury run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swanley to Canterbury.
There is no night train service from Swanley to Canterbury.
Yes, you can take the train from Swanley to Canterbury.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swanley and Canterbury
Swanley
Canterbury
The major train station for departures in Swanley is Swanley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swanley for your trip from Swanley to Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
ATM
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Accessibility
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Bike Parking
The major train station for arrivals in Canterbury is Canterbury East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury East for your journey to Canterbury from Swanley.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Canterbury East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Canterbury West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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