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How to get fromHarwich to Swaffhamby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Harwich to Swaffham by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, line 8 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bootsbus bus 8 / ...
    3h 7m
    £36–62

  2. Drive  73.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harwich to Swaffhamcar car 73.4 mi
    1h 35m
    £18–27

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landingferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bootsbus bus A / ...
    5h 10m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain train
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    4. Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Placebus bus A / ...
    4h 22m
    £47–80

Harwich to Swaffham by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Harwich to Swaffham. However, you can take the train to Manningtree, take the train to Norwich, walk to Railway Station, take the line 8 bus to Boots, then take the bus to Kings Arms. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Kings Arms via Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing, Bristol Arms, Railway Station, Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop, Bus Station, and Boots in around 5h 10m.

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