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How to get fromBristol to Southwoldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    6h 25m
    £104–179

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station 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
    9h 20m
    £30–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 200 / ...
    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 4m
    £40–69

  4. Drive  224.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Southwoldcar car 224.5 mi
    4h 25m
    £56–81

  5. Fly from Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    7h 3m
    £91–289

  6. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    9h 10m
    £142–533

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain 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
    9h 57m
    £168–418

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BHX - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 4m
    £136–511

Bristol to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to North Green via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 25m. 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 4m.

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