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There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    6h 9m
    £97–218

  2. Drive 210.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Southwoldcar car 210.9 mi
    4h 25m
    £52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    9h 25m

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane SOU - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 30m

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Romford to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    7h 38m
    £111–212

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LHR - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 27m

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

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Kings Head via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 25m.

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