Elephant & Castle to Swanley Timetable

Summer 2026 (until Saturday 12th December unless otherwise indicated - see service detail)

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Train Operators
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Does not run daily or interim schedule

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Elephant & Castle at 05:20 arriving at Swanley at 06:05. The last train departs Elephant & Castle at 23:50 arriving at Swanley at 00:35.

Journey Time

On trains operated by Southeastern (SE) the average journey time is 31 minutes. On trains operated by Thameslink (TL) the average journey time is 44 minutes. The overall average journey time between Elephant & Castle and Swanley is 44 minutes.

Calling Points

Trains operated by Southeastern (SE) call at Bromley South and St Mary Cray. Trains operated by Thameslink (TL) call at Denmark Hill, Peckham Rye, Nunhead, Crofton Park, Catford, Bellingham, Beckenham Hill, Ravensbourne, Shortlands, Bromley South, Bickley and St Mary Cray.

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group