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

The cheapest way to get from Swaffham to Bedford is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swaffham to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Swaffham and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swaffham to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at St Peters Street via Cinema, Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Swaffham and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Swaffham to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Kings Lynn and arriving at Bedford via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Swaffham to Bedford?

The distance between Swaffham and Bedford is 164 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swaffham to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Swaffham to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swaffham to Bedford bus from?

Swaffham to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swaffham to Bedford train from?

Swaffham to Bedford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Kings Lynn station.

Train or bus from Swaffham to Bedford?

The best way to get from Swaffham to Bedford is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Swaffham to Bedford bus arrive?

Swaffham to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.

Where does the Swaffham to Bedford train arrive?

Swaffham to Bedford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Swaffham to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Swaffham to Bedford is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Swaffham to Bedford.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 912+ hotels available in Bedford.

Swaffham to Bedford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 37m
£66–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
6h 24m
£13–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Arms to station forecourtbus 67
2. Take the train from Downham Market to Cambridge Northtrain
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
4h 34m
£19–44
Drive 70.7 mi
1. Drive from Swaffham to Bedfordcar 70.7 mi
1h 32m
£18–26

Swaffham to Bedford by bus and train

182Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.7 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Arms to Bedford via Transport Interchange, Kings Lynn, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to St Peters Street via Boots, Cinema, Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 24m.

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