There are 3 ways to get from Swaffham to Canterbury by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 23m£82–148Drive 141.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swaffham to Canterburycar 141.2 mi
2h 30m£36–52Train via Cambridge
- Take the train from Downham Market to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 1m£92–135
Swaffham to Canterbury by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swaffham to Canterbury is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Swaffham to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Swaffham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Kings Lynn and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Swaffham and Canterbury is 184 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.
The best way to get from Swaffham to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Swaffham to Canterbury, including transfers.
Swaffham to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Kings Lynn station.
Swaffham to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swaffham to Canterbury is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Swaffham to Canterbury.
There are 2197+ hotels available in Canterbury.
What companies run services between Swaffham, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a bus from Kings Arms to Canterbury West via Transport Interchange, Kings Lynn, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Kings Lynn to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Downham Market to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Bridge to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Cambridge to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40
- Website
- Thameslink
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