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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Southwold is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Southwold is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kings Head via London Victoria and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Halesworth via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Southwold?

The distance between Canterbury and Southwold is 173 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Canterbury to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Southwold bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Southwold train from?

Canterbury to Southwold train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Southwold?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Southwold is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Canterbury to Southwold bus arrive?

Canterbury to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to Southwold train arrive?

Canterbury to Southwold train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Southwold is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Canterbury to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1912+ hotels available in Southwold.

Canterbury to Southwold - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Canterbury to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
4h 47m
£80–160
Drive 142.9 mi
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1. Drive from Canterbury to Southwoldcar 142.9 mi
2h 43m
£35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 491 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 15m

Canterbury to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to North Green via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kings Head via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 15m.

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