The average train between Swanley and Reading takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Swanley to Reading? 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 Reading. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Swanley to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Swanley to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swanley and Reading is 79.6 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 29m.