What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Swaffham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kings Arms via Coach Station, Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Swaffham?

The distance between Chelmsford and Swaffham is 117 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Swaffham without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs £18 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Swaffham bus from?

Chelmsford to Swaffham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Swaffham?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Swaffham bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Swaffham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Swaffham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Swaffham is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Chelmsford to Swaffham.

Where can I stay near Swaffham?

There are 540+ hotels available in Swaffham.

Chelmsford to Swaffham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Placebus 8 / ...
2h 42m
£19–65
Drive 73.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Swaffhamcar 73.6 mi
1h 42m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus A / ...
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Kings Armsbus B / ...
5h 39m
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn
3h 33m
£37–78

Chelmsford to Swaffham by train and bus

109Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.6 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Swaffham, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Kings Arms via Coach Station, Bus Station, and Market Place in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chelmsford to Market Place via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Kings Lynn, and Railway Station in around 3h 33m.

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