Trains from Salford Central
to Sway
From £73.80
Salford Central to Swayby train on average takes 5 hrs 37 mins
Salford Central to Sway one way only
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- Trains depart every 45 minutes
- First train leaves Salford Central at 05:46
- Last train leaves Salford Central at 17:46
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Salford Central facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
canopies only
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Refreshment FacilitiesNo
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ToiletsYes
These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chapel Street.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsAnnouncements
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Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Mobility scooter friendly with a Northern Permit
Ramped access to platforms and ticket office. Whilst these ramps are step free, they are quite steep.
Recent works at the station have improved the stepping distance between the train and the platform.
April/May 2025, there is currently work taking place at the station that means assistance may not be available, please contact the customer experience team for alternative support if you require it. 0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560, station will have assistance staff available in late June 25
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Sway facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Sway ticket office can order new smartcards for collection and sell tickets to smartcards including Flexi Season.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SW
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Heated waiting room on Platform 1. Seating is compliant with code of practice.
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Refreshment FacilitiesNo
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets are only available when the ticket office is open.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiYes
Find WiFi Hotspots around Sway station
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Rail replacement locations
To Bournemouth: Station Road by Railway Bridge opposite Bus Stop
To Brockenhurst: Station Road Bus Stop by Railway Bridge
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets are only available when the ticket office is open.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Wifi
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Annotation
Find WiFi Hotspots around Sway station
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/lost-property
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Open
Opening times are for the Lost Property office at London Waterloo. There is no Lost Property office at Sway.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
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Customer Help PointsYes
Help points are available on all platforms
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Name: Sway Car Park
Spaces: 32
Number Accessible Spaces: 3
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is chargeable for all vehicles except registered Blue Badge holders.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoCharges
Off-peak: £1.30
Per Hour: £1.00
Daily: £2.60
Weekly: £10.30
Monthly: £36.00
Three Monthly: £108.00
Annual: £360.00
Saturday: £1.30
Sunday: £1.30
Note:RingGo Code 77460.
Hourly rate available from 1200 from RingGo ONLY.
Bank Holiday £1.30.
Off-Peak from 1200 Monday to Friday.
Blue Badge parking
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders are available at many of our stations. A valid European Blue Parking Badge must be clearly displayed when you park in a disabled parking space.
Parking is complimentary for Blue Badge holders who register via the link below. Where there are blue-badge parking spaces in short stay areas, charges do not apply but you must not park for longer than 20 minutes.
Register for Complimentary Blue Badge Parking.
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Car Park 2
Notes
Name: Sway Car Park - from 18 October 2026
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is chargeable for all vehicles except registered Blue Badge holders.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoCharges
Off-peak: £1.90
Per Hour: £1.00
Daily: £2.80
Weekly: £11.10
Monthly: £38.80
Three Monthly: £116.40
Annual: £388.00
Saturday: £1.90
Sunday: £1.90
Note:RingGo Code 77460.
Hourly rate available from 1200 Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday from ScanPay and RingGo ONLY.
Bank Holiday £1.90.
Off-Peak from 1200 Monday to Friday.
Blue Badge parking
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders are available at many of our stations. A valid European Blue Parking Badge must be clearly displayed when you park in a disabled parking space.
Parking is complimentary for Blue Badge holders who register via the link below. Where there are blue-badge parking spaces in short stay areas, charges do not apply but you must not park for longer than 20 minutes.
Register for Complimentary Blue Badge Parking.
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces24
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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TypeRacks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 5282100
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:35 to 10:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
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Ramp For Train AccessNo
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
Step-free category B2 station - This station has level access from the main entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). There is level access from the car park to Platform 2 (for trains towards Bournemouth/ Weymouth) via a separate entrance. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 300m via the street (please note the station access road on the Platform 2 side has no pavement).
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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