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Trains from Margate (MAR) to Swanley (SAY)

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41

train journeys
per day

51

miles (83 kms)

1hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

04:37 / 23:35

first / last train

1

direct trains

2

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Margate (MAR) to Swanley (SAY)

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On a typical weekday there are 41 scheduled rail journeys between Margate and Swanley , with 1 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Margate to Swanley is approximately 51 miles (83 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 3 mins.

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

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Margate to Swanley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Margate to Swanley Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    04:37
    1 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    06:18
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:37
    1 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    07:18
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:40
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    07:47
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:15
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    07:48
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:44
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    08:18
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:16
    1 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    08:48
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:24
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    09:18
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:52
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    09:48
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:55
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    10:10
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:24
    1 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    10:23
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:55
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    10:48
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:32
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:23
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:05
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    11:48
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:32
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    12:23
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:05
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    12:48
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:32
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    13:23
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:05
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    13:48
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:32
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    14:23
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:05
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    14:48
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:32
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    15:23
    Margate
    Swanley
    Margate to Swanley

About Margate Station

Station name Margate (MAR)
Address Margate station, Station Approach, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AD
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
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 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 Margate and Swanley

The travel time between Margate and Swanley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Margate and Swanley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 41 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:35.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 1 direct services per day from Margate to Swanley

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

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