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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Southwold is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Lowestoft via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Bristol to Southwold?

The distance between Bristol and Southwold is 256 miles. The road distance is 225.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Bristol to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Southwold bus from?

Bristol to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Southwold train from?

Bristol to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Southwold?

The best way to get from Bristol to Southwold is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Bristol to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Southwold train arrive?

Bristol to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Southwold is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Bristol to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1908+ hotels available in Southwold.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
7h 8m
£110–194
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 50m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
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 50m
£44–70
Drive 224.5 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Southwoldcar 224.5 mi
4h 25m
£57–82
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
7h 48m
£91–439

Bristol to Southwold by train and bus

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Distance: 255 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Kings Head via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Railway Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 50m.

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