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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Swineshead to Abbey Wood for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Swineshead
- Departure station
- Swineshead station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Swineshead PE20 3PX
Operators serving Swineshead
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Facilities at Swineshead
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- No dedicated car park
Explore the area around Swineshead
- Swineshead Abbey
- Fens Waterways Link
About your departure station
Opened in 1848 for the Great Northern Railway, Swineshead served Lincolnshire's agricultural trade.
The station closed in 1961 but reopened in 1975.
Today's limited services connect to Boston and Peterborough, with the ruined 12th century abbey nearby.
Its survival reflects the Fens' sparse transport options and rural rail resilience.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Swineshead to Abbey Wood?
Open the ticket search and enter Swineshead as your departure station and Abbey Wood as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Swineshead and Abbey Wood?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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