What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Swanley?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Swanley is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Swanley?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Swanley is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Swanley via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Reading to Swanley?

The distance between Reading and Swanley is 59 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Swanley without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Swanley?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Reading to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Swanley train from?

Reading to Swanley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Swanley train arrive?

Reading to Swanley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Swanley is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Reading to Swanley.

Where can I stay near Swanley?

There are 2699+ hotels available in Swanley.

Reading to Swanley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 035 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Swanley by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Swanleytrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
1h 44m
£19–62
Drive 56.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Swanleycar 56.8 mi
1h 30m
£14–20
Bus, line 035 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Swanleytrain
2h 57m
£43–67
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Peckham Rye Stationbus 37
3. Take the train from Peckham Rye to Swanleytrain
2h 56m
£20–73
Train, line 233 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Woolwich Dockyardtrain
2. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Elthamtrain
3. Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233
3h 12m
£43–96

Reading to Swanley by train and subway

368Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.3 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Swanley via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 1h 44m.

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