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

The cheapest way to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Swaffham and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swaffham to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via Market Place, Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Swaffham to Chelmsford?

The distance between Swaffham and Chelmsford is 117 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swaffham to Chelmsford bus from?

Swaffham to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Swaffham to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Swaffham to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Swaffham to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Swaffham to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Swaffham to Chelmsford is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Swaffham to Chelmsford.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 103+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Railway Stationbus A / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Chelmsfordtrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
3h 21m
Drive 73.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swaffham to Chelmsfordcar 73.2 mi
1h 45m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 32m
£32–49
Train
1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
3h 37m
£36–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford.

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Arms to Chelmsford via Transport Interchange, Kings Lynn, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 37m.

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