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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Swaffham is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Swaffham is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Braintree and Swaffham?

No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from Rue De Jeunes and arriving at Kings Arms via Coach Station, Bus Station and Boots. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Swaffham?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Kings Lynn via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Braintree to Swaffham?

The distance between Braintree and Swaffham is 97 miles. The road distance is 62.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Swaffham without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Braintree to Swaffham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Swaffham bus from?

Braintree to Swaffham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Swaffham train from?

Braintree to Swaffham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Train or bus from Braintree to Swaffham?

The best way to get from Braintree to Swaffham is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Braintree to Swaffham bus arrive?

Braintree to Swaffham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Braintree to Swaffham train arrive?

Braintree to Swaffham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Swaffham?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Swaffham is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Braintree to Swaffham.

Where can I stay near Swaffham?

There are 622+ hotels available in Swaffham.

Braintree to Swaffham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 42 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Braintree to Swaffham by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Courtauld Place to Coach Stationbus X20
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Kings Lynntrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Placebus B / ...
3h 31m
£34–78
Drive 62.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Braintree to Swaffhamcar 62.1 mi
1h 26m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 48m
£24–57
Train
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn
4h 2m
£70–169
Line 42 bus, line 43 bus, line 84 bus, line 61 bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 84 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to East Roadbus 61
5. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Kings Armsbus 11
6h 14m

Braintree to Swaffham by bus and train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Braintree to Market Place via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Kings Lynn, and Railway Station in around 4h 2m.

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