There are 6 ways to get from Isle of Dogs to Swanley by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 132 bus, line 233 bus
best- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Station / Sherard Road132
- Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asda233
1h 14m£3–80Train, line 284 bus
- Take the train from Crossharbour DLR Station to Lewisham DLR StationDlr
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Sussex Mews284
- Take the train from Catford to Swanley
1h 18m£10–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Isle of Dogs to Swanley14.4 mi
27 min£35–45Drive 14.4 mi
- Drive from Isle of Dogs to Swanley14.4 mi
27 min£4–6Train
- Take the train from South Quay DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from London Bridge to SwanleyLondon Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 46m£6–14Train, line 233 bus
- Take the train from Greenwich to ElthamLondon Cannon Street - London Cannon Street
- Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asda233
1h 55m£11–65
Isle of Dogs to Swanley by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Isle of Dogs to Swanley is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Isle of Dogs to Swanley is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £35 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Isle of Dogs station to Swanley. However, there are services departing from North Greenwich Station and arriving at Bartholomew Way Asda via Eltham Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Isle of Dogs station to Swanley. However, there are services departing from South Quay DLR Station and arriving at Swanley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Isle of Dogs and Swanley is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.
The best way to get from Isle of Dogs to Swanley without a car is to line 132 bus and line 233 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs £2 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Isle of Dogs to Swanley, including transfers.
Isle of Dogs to Swanley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from North Greenwich Station.
Isle of Dogs to Swanley train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from South Quay DLR Station.
The best way to get from Isle of Dogs to Swanley is to line 132 bus and line 233 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs £2 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £14 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Isle of Dogs, England and Swanley, Kent, England?
You can take a bus from North Greenwich Station to Bartholomew Way Asda via Eltham Station / Sherard Road and Eltham Bus Station in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Quay DLR Station to Swanley via Bank DLR Station and London Bridge in around 1h 46m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Crossharbour DLR Station to Lewisham DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
Train from South Quay DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Catford to Swanley
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £5–8
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £8–12
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Bridge to Swanley
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Greenwich to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £8–13
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Station / Sherard Road
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–30
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–30
Bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
Bus from Lewisham Station to Sussex Mews
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Isle of Dogs to Swanley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Eltham Station / Sherard Road.
Isle of Dogs to Swanley train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Isle of Dogs to Swanley is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Isle of Dogs to Swanley.
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