Trains to Swanley
Avanti West Coast
London North Eastern Railway
The arrival of rail in 1871 helped Swanley to become a horticultural and industrial hotspot - right up until the 1930s it was one of London's main suppliers of flowers, vegetables and even manure. Trains also made Swanley accessible to Victorian health tourists, who were attracted by the fertile soils and mild climate. Today, this former village is a commuter town with excellent road and rail links; in just 150 years its population has grown from a mere handful to over 20,000.
The station is a mile from the town centre, and is also a gateway to the nearby Brands Hatch racing circuit and Eagle Heights bird of prey centre. The pedestrianized shopping centre was built up in the 1960s and much of the town centre has a modern feel, with plenty of big-name retailers present. For a peek into Swanley's history, head to The Library, where you'll find maps and illustrations charting the town's curious past.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Luggage
Facilities
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Parking
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Accessibility
First Class Lounge
Swanley station is accessible on either side. The main entrance leads into the ticket hall and onto a footbridge connecting all four platforms, with lifts providing step-free access. Platform 1 is nearest to the ticket hall, and platform 4 nearest to the alternative entrance off Everest Place. Trains to London depart from platforms 1 and 3, and trains to Kent from platforms 2 (for Sevenoaks and Ashford) and 4 (for Gillingham).
Departures and arrivals from Swanley
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Maidstone East | Southeastern | 10:01 | 4 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 10:05 | 1 | On time |
| to Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 10:06 | 2 | On time |
| to London Blackfriars | Thameslink | 10:11 | 1 | On time |
| to Gillingham (Kent) | Southeastern | 10:16 | 4 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 10:00 | 4 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southeastern | 10:04 | 1 | On time |
| from Welwyn Garden City | Thameslink | 10:05 | 2 | On time |
| from Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 10:10 | 1 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 10:16 | 4 | On time |
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