There are 6 ways to get from Cheltenham to Swaffham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain
- Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynntrain
5h 28m£84–134Drive 151 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Swaffhamcar 151 mi
3h 13m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 32m£41–72Train, fly
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BHX - NWI
6h 47m£118–488Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Elytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 58m£84–127Train via London
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Downham Markettrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn
6h 2m£96–167
Cheltenham to Swaffham by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Swaffham is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Swaffham is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Kings Arms via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Boots. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Kings Lynn via Birmingham New Street and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Swaffham is 210 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Swaffham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 28m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cheltenham to Swaffham, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Swaffham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Swaffham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Swaffham is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 28m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Swaffham, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Market Place via Birmingham New Street, Ely, Kings Lynn, and Railway Station in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Kings Arms via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Boots in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–380
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Norwich International Airport via Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £280–850
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Norwich International Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £250–800
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- customerservices@greatnorthernrail.com
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Ely to Kings Lynn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Downham Market
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Swaffham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Swaffham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Swaffham is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cheltenham to Swaffham.
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