London Overground
Southeastern
Trains to Swanscombe from Crystal Palace
| First train | 04:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:27 | |
| Departure station | Crystal Palace | |
| Arrival station | Swanscombe | |
| Journey time | From 1h 15m | |
| Distance | 17 miles (27 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Travelling from Crystal Palace to Swanscombe by train
If you're planning to travel from Crystal Palace to Swanscombe, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Crystal Palace to Swanscombe takes around 2 hours 5 minutes. There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Crystal Palace to Swanscombe.
You'll have to make 1 change on your journey to Swanscombe, as there are no direct trains.
Trains on this route are operated by Southeastern, Thameslink, London Overground and Southern.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Crystal Palace to Swanscombe?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Crystal Palace to Swanscombe is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.