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

The cheapest way to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Swaffham and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swaffham to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 via Cinema and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Swaffham and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Swaffham to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Kings Lynn and arriving at Chelmsford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Swaffham to Chelmsford?

The distance between Swaffham and Chelmsford is 117 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford without a car is to line 8 bus and train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swaffham to Chelmsford bus from?

Swaffham to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.

Where do I catch the Swaffham to Chelmsford train from?

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

Train or bus from Swaffham to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Swaffham to Chelmsford is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs £13 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Swaffham to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Swaffham to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Where does the Swaffham to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swaffham to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Swaffham to Chelmsford is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Swaffham to Chelmsford.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 586+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Swaffham to Chelmsford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 8 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cinema to Railway Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Chelmsfordtrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
3h 28m
£45–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1bus Uk007
5h 12m
£14–23
Drive 73.2 mi
1. Drive from Swaffham to Chelmsfordcar 73.2 mi
1h 46m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 39m
£62–145
Line 11 bus, line 61 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Arms to Crown Hotelbus 11
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Bus Interchangebus 61
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
5h 41m
£18–39

Swaffham to Chelmsford by bus and train

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Norwich to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 once daily. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Arms to Chelmsford via Transport Interchange, Kings Lynn, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 39m.

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