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Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Swanley (SAY)

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27

train journeys
per day

40

miles (64 kms)

1hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

05:19 / 23:32

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Swanley (SAY)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury East and Swanley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury East to Swanley is approximately 40 miles (64 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 46 mins.

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury East and Swanley.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury East to Swanley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 29 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Canterbury East to Swanley

Journeys from Canterbury East to Swanley Today

  • Mon 24th Jun
    05:19
    1 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    06:48
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:16
    1 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    07:48
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:39
    1 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    08:18
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:17
    1 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    08:48
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:45
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    09:18
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:14
    1 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:48
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:45
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    10:23
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:19
    1 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    10:48
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:47
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    11:23
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:47
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    12:23
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:47
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    13:23
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    12:47
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    14:23
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    13:47
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    15:23
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    14:47
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    16:23
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    15:47
    1 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    17:18
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    16:13
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    17:48
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    16:47
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    18:23
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    17:17
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    18:47
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    17:47
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    19:23
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley
  • Mon 24th Jun
    18:17
    1 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    19:48
    Canterbury East
    Swanley
    Canterbury East to Swanley

About Canterbury East Station

Station name Canterbury East (CBE)
Address Canterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:20
Saturday 06:10 - 20:20
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Swanley Station

Station name Swanley (SAY)
Address Swanley station, Station Approach, off Goldsel Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8JD
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 18:30
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 14:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Canterbury East and Swanley

The travel time between Canterbury East and Swanley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury East and Swanley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:32.

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Amenities on trains between Canterbury East and Swanley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Canterbury East & Swanley. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury East and Swanley.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Canterbury East and Swanley, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.