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Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle train prices and times

Planning a journey from Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$ 26.87, with average prices for this route around AU$ 35.47. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
05:05 1h 14m, No direct Swanscombe	06:19 Elephant & Castle	Find Tickets
05:09 1h 11m, Direct Swanscombe	06:20 Elephant & Castle	Find Tickets
05:09 1h 35m, No direct Swanscombe	06:44 Elephant & Castle	Find Tickets
05:35 1h 14m, No direct Swanscombe	06:49 Elephant & Castle	Find Tickets
05:39 1h 12m, Direct Swanscombe	06:51 Elephant & Castle	Find Tickets
05:39 1h 35m, No direct Swanscombe	07:14 Paris	Find Tickets

Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle train route details

First train

00:40

Last train

23:39

Departure station

Swanscombe

Arrival station

Elephant & Castle

Journey time

1h 8m

Distance

29 km

Price

AU$ 26.87*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Swanscombe to Elephant & Castle train prices and times

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