What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Southwold?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Southwold is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Southwold?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Woking Railway Station Southside and arriving at Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Halesworth via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Southwold?

The distance between Basingstoke and Southwold is 164 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Southwold without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Southwold?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Basingstoke to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Southwold bus from?

Basingstoke to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Southwold train from?

Basingstoke to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Southwold?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Southwold is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Woking, which costs and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Southwold bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Norwich station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Southwold train arrive?

Basingstoke to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Southwold is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Basingstoke to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1911+ hotels available in Southwold.

Basingstoke to Southwold - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Basingstoke to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 25m
£73–164
Drive 156.1 mi
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1. Drive from Basingstoke to Southwoldcar 156.1 mi
3h 31m
£38–55
Bus via Woking
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
8h 42m
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 11m
Train via Brentwood
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 35m
£78–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 19m

Basingstoke to Southwold by train, subway, foot, and bus

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Kings Head via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Kings Head via Woking, Woking Railway Station Southside, Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 8h 42m.

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