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Outbound fromSwanley to Dartford by train
It takes an average of 2h 1m to travel from Swanley to Dartford by train, over a distance of around 4 miles (7 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Swanley to Dartford and tickets for this journey start from £15.30 when you book in advance.
Take the train from Swanley to Dartford in 59 minutes
If you want to travel from Swanley to Dartford by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Swanley to Dartford by train to take around 2 hours 1 minute. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 59 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 17 trains per day running on this route, which spans 4 miles (7 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Dartford. You can travel on this route with either Southeastern or Thameslink trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Swanley to Dartford start from £15.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Swanley to Dartford
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Swanley to Dartford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.