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

The cheapest way to get from Swaffham to Rayleigh is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swaffham to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swaffham and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swaffham to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Eastwood Road via Market Place, Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Swaffham to Rayleigh?

The distance between Swaffham and Rayleigh is 149 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swaffham to Rayleigh without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Swaffham to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swaffham to Rayleigh bus from?

Swaffham to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Market Place station.

Train or bus from Swaffham to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Swaffham to Rayleigh is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Swaffham to Rayleigh bus arrive?

Swaffham to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Market Place station.

Can I drive from Swaffham to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swaffham to Rayleigh is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Swaffham to Rayleigh.

Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Rayleigh.

Swaffham to Rayleigh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Swaffham to Rayleigh 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
best
1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to RayleighLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 51m
£39–79
Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swaffham to Rayleigh86.1 mi
1h 58m
£22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Railway StationA / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to ChelmsfordNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
3h 59m
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Market PlaceB / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus StationX30 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road3 / ...
6h 1m

Swaffham to Rayleigh by bus, train, and subway

181Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Arms to Rayleigh via Transport Interchange, Kings Lynn, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Eastwood Road via Market Place, Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 6h 1m.

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