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

The cheapest way to get from Swaffham to Colchester is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swaffham to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Swaffham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swaffham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Kings Arms and arriving at High Street via Transport Interchange, Bus Interchange, West Suffolk Hospital and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Swaffham to Colchester?

The distance between Swaffham and Colchester is 95 miles. The road distance is 61.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swaffham to Colchester without a car is to line 8 bus and train which takes 2h 40m and costs £13 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Swaffham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swaffham to Colchester bus from?

Swaffham to Colchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Kings Arms station.

Where does the Swaffham to Colchester bus arrive?

Swaffham to Colchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Transport Interchange station.

Can I drive from Swaffham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swaffham to Colchester is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Swaffham to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Colchester.

Swaffham to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Swaffham to Colchester 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.

Line 8 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Prince of Wales Roadbus 8 / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 40m
£13–44
Drive 61.1 mi
1. Drive from Swaffham to Colchestercar 61.1 mi
1h 30m
£15–22
Bus, line 86 bus, line 43 bus, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Arms to Transport Interchangebus B / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Interchangebus 88 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to West Suffolk Hospitalbus 86 / ...
4. Take the bus from West Suffolk Hospital to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 44 / ...
5h 25m

Swaffham to Colchester by bus and train

220Weekly Services

2h 40mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.4 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Arms to High Street via Transport Interchange, Bus Interchange, West Suffolk Hospital, and Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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