What is the cheapest way to get from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea is to bus via Norwich which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swaffham and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Travel Centre via Cinema, Norwich and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Swaffham and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Kings Lynn and arriving at Southend Victoria via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Swaffham and Southend-on-Sea is 157 miles. The road distance is 93.6 miles.

How do I travel from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.

Where do I catch the Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Kings Lynn station.

Train or bus from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Norwich, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 905+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea 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 Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
4h 11m
£69–160
Bus via Norwich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1bus Uk007
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
6h 26m
£17–28
Line 8 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Cinema to Railway Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
4h 41m
£47–86
Drive 93.1 mi
1. Drive from Swaffham to Southend-on-Seacar 93.1 mi
2h 9m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
6h 57m
£19–41

Swaffham to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, and subway

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4h 11mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Swaffham, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Kings Arms to Southend Victoria via Transport Interchange, Kings Lynn, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Travel Centre via Boots, Cinema, Norwich, Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1, and Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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