The average train between Brooklyn and Swarthmore takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Brooklyn to Swarthmore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brooklyn and Swarthmore. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Brooklyn is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Swarthmore at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 34m • 2 changes


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2h 59m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes


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2h 20m • 2 changes


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2h 37m • 2 changes


3h 1m • 2 changes


2h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Brooklyn station and arriving at Swarthmore station via 34 St-Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Brooklyn to Swarthmore train services, operated by MTA, depart from Church Av station.
Brooklyn to Swarthmore train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Brooklyn and Swarthmore is 145 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a subway from Church Av to Swarthmore via 34 St-Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Trenton Transit Center, and Gray 30th St Station in around 4h 40m.