Cardiff to Swanley Trains

Cardiff to Swanley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Swanley takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Swanley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London Blackfriars to Swanleytrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...

3h 25m

£74–130

Cardiff to Swanley train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Swanley at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:20 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
3h 41m • 2 changes
9:20 PM → 6:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Swanley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Swanley, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Swanley via London Paddington, Paddington station, Blackfriars station, and London Blackfriars in around 3h 25m.

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