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station information and services
Swanscombe
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:50 Saturday 08:40 - 15:20 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to all platforms. Interchange via main road bridge, cross over to use path on far side of the bridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside ticket office entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Swanscombe
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Greenhithe - Outside of the George and Dragon public house. Towards Northfleet - Bus stop opposite Old Church Road.
FAQ: Travel from Swanscombe station (SWM)
Everything you need to know about Swanscombe station (SWM): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Yes, Swanscombe station provides staff assistance services for passengers with reduced mobility.
Swanscombe station is near several main attractions, including Swanscombe Heritage Park, which showcases rich local history, and is also a short distance from the Bluewater Shopping Centre, one of the largest shopping malls in the UK.
Car rental services are not available at Swanscombe station.
Swanscombe station is approximately 0.287 kilometers from the city center.
To reach the city center from Swanscombe station, travelers can utilize rail replacement services toward Greenhithe by heading to the location outside the George and Dragon public house or toward Northfleet by using the bus stop opposite Old Church Road.
Arriving at Swanscombe station 15-20 minutes before your scheduled departure should provide ample time for any necessary preparations.
Swanscombe station is located at High Street, Swanscombe, Kent, with the postcode DA10 0AG.
Swanscombe Station does not have a car park available.
The cost of a train ticket from Swanscombe station to the closest airport varies based on travel time and service provider; for exact fares, please consult the latest schedules and pricing information.
The train provider operating at Swanscombe is National Rail.
Public transport connections from Swanscombe include rail replacement services towards Greenhithe, which can be accessed outside of the George and Dragon public house, and services towards Northfleet, available at the bus stop opposite Old Church Road.
Swanscombe station is generally considered safe for travel in the early morning and late evening due to its well-lit platforms and the presence of CCTV surveillance.
Swanscombe station is not equipped with barriers, and ticket checks usually occur on board the train.
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