The average train between Swanley and Chester takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Swanley to Chester. 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 every 3 hours between Swanley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swanley to Chester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Chester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Swanley to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Swanley to Chester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Swanley and Chester is 288.4 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Chester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 53m.