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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Southwold is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Southwold is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Halesworth via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Southwold?

The distance between Cardiff and Southwold is 261 miles. The road distance is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cardiff to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Southwold bus from?

Cardiff to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Southwold train from?

Cardiff to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Southwold?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Southwold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Southwold is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1879+ hotels available in Southwold.

Cardiff to Southwold - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 42m
£119–218
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road 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
11h 20m
£32–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
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
10h 45m
£59–137
Drive 251.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Southwoldcar 251.5 mi
5h 6m
£62–90
Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
9h 19m
£130–915
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 52m
£106–310

Cardiff to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.7 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Southwold, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to North Green via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 45m.

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