Swanley Railway Station serves the town of Swanley, Kent, and is a key stop on the Chatham Main Line. It is managed by Southeastern and lies approximately 28.0 km from London Victoria, positioned between St Mary Cray and Farningham Road stations. The station also connects to the Maidstone Line with the next station being Eynsford.
Swanley Railway Station was originally opened as Sevenoaks Junction in 1862, renamed Swanley Junction in 1871, and moved to its current location in 1939, subsequently dropping ‘Junction’ from its name. The station has four platforms and offers a range of facilities including a staffed ticket office, self-service ticket machines, Oyster card readers, toilets, a passenger shop, and a buffet. It also provides covered seating, passenger help points, information screens, a chargeable car park, and cycle racks. Step-free access is available to all platforms.
The station is well-connected, offering services operated by Southeastern and Thameslink, including routes to London Victoria, London Charing Cross, and Gillingham. Additional services are available during peak hours, and the station supports pay-as-you-go travel with Oyster cards, being part of London’s fare zone 8.