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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Poplar is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Poplar is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swanley and Poplar?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanley to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Bartholomew Way Asda and arriving at Chrisp Street Market via Eltham Station / Sherard Road and North Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Poplar?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Poplar station. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Canary Wharf station via London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Swanley to Poplar?

The distance between Swanley and Poplar is 18 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Poplar without a car is to train and subway which takes 26 min and costs £10 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 26 min to get from Swanley to Poplar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Poplar bus from?

Swanley to Poplar bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bartholomew Way Asda station.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Poplar train from?

Swanley to Poplar train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.

Train or bus from Swanley to Poplar?

The best way to get from Swanley to Poplar is to line 233 bus and line 132 bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £3 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Swanley to Poplar bus arrive?

Swanley to Poplar bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Eltham Bus Station.

Where does the Swanley to Poplar train arrive?

Swanley to Poplar train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Poplar?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Poplar is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Swanley to Poplar.

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

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Where can I stay near Poplar?

There are 19605+ hotels available in Poplar.

Swanley to Poplar - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 233 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Swanley to Poplar by train, subway, bus, taxi, 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, subway
best
1. Take the train from Swanley to London BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canary Wharf stationJubilee
26 min
£10–24
Line 233 bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Eltham Bus Station233
2. Take the bus from Eltham Station / Sherard Road to North Greenwich Station132
1h 35m
£4–97
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanley to Poplar12.8 mi
20 min
£30–40
Drive 12.8 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Poplar12.8 mi
20 min
£4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Swanley to London BlackfriarsSevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
1h 24m
£15–27

Swanley to Poplar by train and subway

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26 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 17.9 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

You can take a bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Chrisp Street Market via Eltham Bus Station, Eltham Station / Sherard Road, and North Greenwich Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, Thameslink operates a train from Swanley to London Blackfriars every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 48 min.

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