There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Swaffham by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Ely
- Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynn
5h 5m£88–203Drive 156.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Swaffham156.4 mi
3h 4m£39–55Fly to Norwich International Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)MAN - NWI
6h 14m£87–515Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PeterboroughLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 6m£45–120Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynn
5h 49m£81–257
Manchester to Swaffham by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Swaffham is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Swaffham is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
The distance between Manchester and Swaffham is 230 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Swaffham without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 5m and costs £85 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Manchester to Swaffham, including transfers.
The best way to get from Manchester to Swaffham is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 5m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £550 and takes 6h 14m.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Swaffham is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Manchester to Swaffham.
There are 537+ hotels available in Swaffham.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Swaffham, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Market Place via Nuneaton, Ely, Kings Lynn, and Railway Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, KLM, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Norwich International Airport via Belfast City, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £450–550
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–460
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £90–130
Train from Ely to Kings Lynn
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Kings Lynn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
























