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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Southwold is to bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and arriving at Kings Head via St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Halesworth via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Southwold?

The distance between Chelmsford and Southwold is 82 miles. The road distance is 74.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chelmsford to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Southwold bus from?

Chelmsford to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Southwold train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Southwold?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Southwold is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Southwold bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Norwich station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Southwold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Southwold is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Chelmsford to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1899+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
3h 48m
£37–55
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Norwichbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
5h 35m
£13–18
Drive 74.1 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Southwoldcar 74.1 mi
1h 33m
£19–27

Chelmsford to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.3 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to North Green via Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Kings Head via Norwich and St Stephens Street in around 5h 35m.

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