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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Eltham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Eltham is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £20 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Swanley and Eltham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Garrolds Close and arriving at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Eltham via Nunhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Swanley to Eltham?

The distance between Swanley and Eltham is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Eltham without a car is to line 233 bus which takes 36 min and costs £1 - £45.

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

The line 233 bus from Garrolds Close to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Eltham bus from?

Swanley to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Garrolds Close station.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Eltham train from?

Swanley to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanley station.

Train or bus from Swanley to Eltham?

The best way to get from Swanley to Eltham is to line 233 bus which takes 36 min and costs £1 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £18 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Swanley to Eltham bus arrive?

Swanley to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road station.

Where does the Swanley to Eltham train arrive?

Swanley to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Nunhead station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Eltham is 7 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Swanley to Eltham.

How do I get a train ticket from Swanley to Eltham?

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Swanley to Eltham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 233 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swanley to Eltham by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 233 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Garrolds Close to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road233
36 min
£1–45
Train
1. Take the train from Swanley to NunheadSevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
2. Take the train from Nunhead to ElthamLondon Victoria - Gravesend / ...
1h 8m
£8–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanley to Eltham7.1 mi
10 min
£20–24
Drive 7.1 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Eltham7.1 mi
10 min
£2–3

Swanley to Eltham by bus

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Garrolds Close to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swanley to Eltham via Nunhead in around 1h 8m.

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