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St Albans City to Swanscombe by train

First train

11:31

Last train

18:31

Departure station

St Albans City

Arrival station

Swanscombe

Journey time

From 1h 38m

Distance

34 miles (55 km)

Changes

Direct trains available

Train operators

Thameslink

Take the train from St Albans City to Swanscombe in 1 hour 38 minutes

If you want to travel from St Albans City to Swanscombe by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from St Albans City to Swanscombe by train to take around 1 hour 39 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 34 miles (55 km). There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Swanscombe. You can travel with Thameslink trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.

Train tickets from St Albans City to Swanscombe are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from St Albans City to Swanscombe? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between St Albans City and Swanscombe by train?

The fastest journey time by train from St Albans City to Swanscombe is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What time does the first train from St Albans City to Swanscombe leave?

The first train from St Albans City to Swanscombe leaves at 11:31. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from St Albans City to Swanscombe leave?

The last train from St Albans City to Swanscombe leaves at 18:31. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between St Albans City and Swanscombe by train?

Trains travelling from St Albans City to Swanscombe cover a distance of around 34 miles (55 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Swanscombe to St Albans City.

Cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Swanscombe

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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