There are 5 ways to get from Swanley to Whitstable by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Swanley to RochesterLondon Victoria - Gillingham / ...
- Take the train from Rochester to WhitstableSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 29m£15–31Drive 46.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swanley to Whitstable46.1 mi
50 min£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Home Gardens477 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Long Reach022
2h 41m£21–54Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swanley to Whitstable46.1 mi
50 min£200–240Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Home Gardens477 / ...
- Take the train from Dartford to Rainham (Kent)
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Whitstable
2h 23m£24–59
Swanley to Whitstable by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Whitstable is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Swanley to Whitstable is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanley to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Bartholomew Way Asda and arriving at Horsebridge via Home Gardens, Bus Station and Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Whitstable via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Swanley and Whitstable is 41 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swanley to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £14 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Swanley to Whitstable, including transfers.
Swanley to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go-Coachhire, depart from Bartholomew Way Asda station.
Swanley to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.
The best way to get from Swanley to Whitstable is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Whitstable, England?
You can take a train from Swanley to Whitstable via Rochester in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Horsebridge via Home Gardens, Bus Station, and Long Reach in around 2h 41m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Swanley to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rochester to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rainham (Kent) to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Dartford to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 1732 469800
- info@go-coach.co.uk
- Website
- go-coach.co.uk
Bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Home Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Go-Coachhire
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Home Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–28
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–28
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Long Reach
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £200–240
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Swanley to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go-Coachhire, arrive at Home Gardens station.
Swanley to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Whitstable is 46 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Swanley to Whitstable.
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