The average train between Edinburgh and Swanley takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Swanley at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Swanley station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Edinburgh to Swanley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Swanley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Swanley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Edinburgh and Swanley is 552.8 km. The road distance is 662 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.