There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Swaffham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
- Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynntrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 28m£58–91Drive 86.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leicester to Swaffhamcar 86.6 mi
1h 48m£22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Horse Fair Bus Stationbus B / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Market Placebus A / ...
3h 59m£34–48Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
- Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 2m£25–72
Leicester to Swaffham by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Swaffham is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Swaffham is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Kings Arms via Parkside, Bus Station and Boots. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Swaffham. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Kings Lynn via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Leicester and Swaffham is 125 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Swaffham without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Leicester to Swaffham, including transfers.
Leicester to Swaffham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Swaffham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Swaffham is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £75 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Swaffham, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Market Place via Ely, Kings Lynn, and Railway Station in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Kings Arms via Parkside, Bus Station, and Boots in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First in Norfolk & Suffolk
Bus from Railway Station to Horse Fair Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Norfolk & Suffolk
Bus from Transport Interchange to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First in Norfolk & Suffolk
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Swaffham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
Leicester to Swaffham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Swaffham is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Leicester to Swaffham.
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