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There are 6 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 11m
    £98–208

  2. Drive 211.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Southwoldcar car 211.1 mi
    4h 26m
    £52–74

  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 10m

  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 36m

  5. 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

  6. 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 32m

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

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to North Green via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 11m. 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 10m.

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