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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Southwold is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Braintree and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Rue De Jeunes and arriving at Kings Head via Coach Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Halesworth via Witham (Essex) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Braintree to Southwold?

The distance between Braintree and Southwold is 79 miles. The road distance is 67 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Braintree to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Southwold bus from?

Braintree to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Southwold train from?

Braintree to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.

Train or bus from Braintree to Southwold?

The best way to get from Braintree to Southwold is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Braintree to Southwold bus arrive?

Braintree to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Braintree to Southwold train arrive?

Braintree to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Southwold is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Braintree to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1897+ hotels available in Southwold.

Braintree to Southwold - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Braintree to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
4h 32m
£35–54
Drive 66.6 mi
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1. Drive from Braintree to Southwoldcar 66.6 mi
1h 30m
£17–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Colchester stationbus X20
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
4h 38m
£28–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
7h 4m
£20–31

Braintree to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to North Green via Witham (Essex), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Kings Head via Coach Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 7h 4m.

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