The average train between Swanley and Colchester takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley to Colchester. 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 Swanley and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Swanley to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Swanley to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swanley and Colchester is 74.4 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Colchester via London Blackfriars, Blackfriars station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 59m.