There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Swaffham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn
3h 27m£53–151Drive 95.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Swaffhamcar 95.4 mi
1h 51m£23–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to Hatfield stationbus 602
- Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Kings Lynntrain
5h 35m£43–97Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus 786
- Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 46m£24–68
Watford to Swaffham by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Swaffham is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Swaffham is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Kings Arms via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station, Parkside, Bus Station and Boots. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Kings Lynn via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Watford and Swaffham is 131 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Swaffham without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Watford to Swaffham, including transfers.
Watford to Swaffham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Watford to Swaffham train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Watford to Swaffham is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Swaffham, England?
Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Kings Lynn hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Kings Arms via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station, Parkside, Bus Station, and Boots in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- customerservices@greatnorthernrail.com
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Kings Lynn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Cambridge to Kings Lynn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- unobus@herts.ac.uk
- Website
- Uno
Bus from High Street to Hatfield station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Uno
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parkside to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Watford to Swaffham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
Watford to Swaffham train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Kings Lynn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Swaffham is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Watford to Swaffham.
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