How to get from Portsmouth to Swanley by train?

From Portsmouth to Swanley by train

To get from Portsmouth to Swanley in Sevenoaks, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Portsmouth station to Clapham Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Victoria station to Swanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is £8.50.

163min£8.50
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Swanley
Leaves from Portsmouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portsmouth
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    109 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ashford International
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swanley
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swanley
    Walk to
    Swanley
    St Marys Road
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Portsmouth to Swanley by train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, OVERGROUND and THAMESLINK

To get from Portsmouth to Swanley in Sevenoaks, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Portsmouth station to Clapham Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Denmark Hill station to Swanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Swanley
Leaves from Portsmouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portsmouth
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    93 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Highbury & Islington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Denmark Hill
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Sevenoaks
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swanley
    36 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swanley
    Walk to
    Swanley
    St Marys Road
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portsmouth to Swanley

The distance between Portsmouth, Sevenoaks and Swanley, Sevenoaks is approximately 146.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portsmouth to Swanley by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sevenoaks – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Portsmouth

Portsmouth is located at Portsmouth, Sevenoaks and the nearest public transport station is The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth.

Bus stations close to Portsmouth:

  • The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth
  • St Georges Square, Portsea
  • Historic Dockyard, the Hard

River Bus stations close to Portsmouth:

  • Southsea Hoverport, Southsea
  • Portsmouth Iow Car Ferry Terminal, Portsea
  • Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Portsea

Public transport stations close to Swanley, Sevenoaks

Swanley is located at St Marys Road, Sevenoaks and the nearest public transport station is Cherry Avenue, Swanley.

Train stations close to Swanley:

  • Eynsford

Bus stations close to Swanley:

  • Cherry Avenue, Swanley
  • Orchards Academy, Swanley
  • Lesley Close, Swanley

Related Routes

Alternative route from Portsmouth to Swanley by train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, OVERGROUND and THAMESLINK

To get from Portsmouth to Swanley in Sevenoaks, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Portsmouth station to Clapham Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Denmark Hill station to Swanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Swanley
Leaves from Portsmouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portsmouth
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    93 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Highbury & Islington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Denmark Hill
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Sevenoaks
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swanley
    36 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swanley
    Walk to
    Swanley
    St Marys Road
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Swanley?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portsmouth to Swanley?

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Swanley?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Portsmouth to Swanley?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near Portsmouth in London to Clapham Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Clapham Junction station near Swanley in Sevenoaks.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portsmouth to Swanley by train?

    The total travel time between Portsmouth in London and Swanley in Sevenoaks by train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Portsmouth to get to Swanley?

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near Portsmouth in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Portsmouth and Swanley?

    Get off the train at the Clapham Junction station, which is closest to Swanley in Sevenoaks.

  • How much is the train fare from Portsmouth to Swanley?

    The ride from Portsmouth to Swanley costs £8.50.