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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Swaythling
- Departure station
- Swaythling station guide
- Address
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- Wide Lane, SO17 2JD
Operators serving Swaythling
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Facilities at Swaythling
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- None
Explore the area around Swaythling
- Riverside Park
About your departure station
Swaythling station (1883) served Southamptons northeastern expansion.
The original wooden halt was rebuilt in 1935 with current brick buildings.
Primarily a commuter station, it handled munitions workers traffic during WWII.
The 1960s brought electrification and platform extensions.
Today it serves 400,000 annual passengers on SWRs Southampton Portsmouth line.
The station was refurbished in 2010s with improved lighting and signage.
Located near University of Southampton campuses, its popular with students.
Swaythling represents how modest suburban stations support city growth, evolving from rural halt to important commuter stop while maintaining simple, functional design over 140 years.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Swaythling to Woolwich?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Swaythling and Woolwich?
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