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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Southwold is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Southwold is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kings Head via Bus Station, Transport Interchange, Boots and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Lowestoft via Grantham and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Boston to Southwold?

The distance between Boston and Southwold is 187 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Boston to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Southwold bus from?

Boston to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Southwold train from?

Boston to Southwold train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Southwold?

The best way to get from Boston to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Boston to Southwold bus arrive?

Boston to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Boston to Southwold train arrive?

Boston to Southwold train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Boston to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Southwold is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Boston to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1914+ hotels available in Southwold.

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 16m
£85–135
Drive 105.9 mi
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1. Drive from Boston to Southwoldcar 105.9 mi
2h 7m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus 505
2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bootsbus B / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
6h 35m

Boston to Southwold by train and bus

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Distance: 185.7 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Kings Head via Grantham, Norwich, Lowestoft, and Railway Station in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kings Head via Bus Station, Transport Interchange, Boots, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 6h 35m.

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