The average train between Swanley and Chester takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours 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 2 hours between Swanley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 3h 24m. 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 Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Swanley to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Swanley to Chester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swanley and Chester is 288.4 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Chester via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 1m.