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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Southwold is to bus which costs £10 - £20 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Kings Head via St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Halesworth via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Southwold?

The distance between Cambridge and Southwold is 98 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cambridge to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Southwold bus from?

Cambridge to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Southwold train from?

Cambridge to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Southwold?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Southwold is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £20 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Cambridge to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Southwold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Southwold is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Cambridge to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1891+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
4h 15m
£44–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
4h 25m
£11–20
Drive 77.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Southwoldcar 77.5 mi
1h 43m
£20–28
Bus via Railway Station
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
4h 56m
£12–24

Cambridge to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.8 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to North Green via Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Kings Head via Bus Station and St Stephens Street in around 4h 25m.

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