What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Southwold?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Southwold is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Southwold?

The fastest way to get from Brighton and Hove to Southwold is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Hove and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton and Hove to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Hove and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton and Hove to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Halesworth via London Bridge station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Brighton and Hove to Southwold?

The distance between Brighton and Hove and Southwold is 166 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton and Hove to Southwold without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton and Hove to Southwold without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 21m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Brighton and Hove to Southwold?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Brighton and Hove to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton and Hove to Southwold bus from?

Brighton and Hove to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton and Hove to Southwold train from?

Brighton and Hove to Southwold train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton and Hove to Southwold?

The best way to get from Brighton and Hove to Southwold is to train via London which takes 5h 21m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Brighton and Hove to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton and Hove to Southwold train arrive?

Brighton and Hove to Southwold train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Brighton and Hove to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton and Hove to Southwold is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Brighton and Hove to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Southwold.

Brighton and Hove to Southwold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton and Hove to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 21m
£78–166
Drive 157.6 mi
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1. Drive from Brighton and Hove to Southwoldcar 157.6 mi
2h 58m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
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 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 22m
£75–161
Train #2
1. Take the train from Brighton to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 57m
£99–191

Brighton and Hove to Southwold by train, subway, foot, and bus

110Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.9 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Brighton and Hove, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Kings Head via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 33m.

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