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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Southwold is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Halesworth via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Bath to Southwold?

The distance between Bath and Southwold is 223 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Bath to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Southwold bus from?

Bath to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Southwold train from?

Bath to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Southwold?

The best way to get from Bath to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Bath to Southwold bus arrive?

Bath to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Southwold train arrive?

Bath to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bath to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Southwold is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bath to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1879+ hotels available in Southwold.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 11m
£102–185
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bath Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 45m
£27–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 403
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 34m
£50–119
Drive 219.1 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Southwoldcar 219.1 mi
4h 30m
£54–78
Fly from Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
7h 27m
£96–278
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
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
9h 50m
£184–394
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
9h 43m
£127–955

Bath to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.6 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to North Green via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 34m.

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