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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham is to bus which costs £12 - £23 and takes 4h 25m.

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 £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Swaffham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and arriving at Kings Arms via Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Swaffham?

The distance between Chelmsford and Swaffham is 118 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 55m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 FlixBus, depart from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Swaffham?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £23 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Swaffham bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Swaffham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Norwich 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 592+ hotels available in Swaffham.

Chelmsford to Swaffham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Swaffham by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 A / ...
2h 55m
£47–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Norwichbus Uk007
4h 25m
£13–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynntrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Placebus B / ...
3h 33m
£35–70
Drive 73.6 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Swaffhamcar 73.6 mi
1h 42m
£19–27
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 34m
£63–144

Chelmsford to Swaffham by train and bus

108Weekly Services

2h 55mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

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 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Norwich once daily. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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