The average train between Swanley and Manchester takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Swanley to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swanley to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Manchester station via Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Swanley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Swanley to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Swanley and Manchester is 283.5 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Manchester Piccadilly via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 27m.