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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Southwold is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £27 - £45 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Southwold?

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

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Halesworth via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Southwold?

The distance between Cheltenham and Southwold is 237 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Cheltenham to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Southwold bus from?

Cheltenham to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Southwold train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Southwold?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Southwold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Southwold is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Cheltenham to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1882+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 51m
£108–198
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station 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
10h 15m
£27–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
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 10m
£51–118
Drive 186.3 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Southwoldcar 186.3 mi
3h 52m
£46–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
7h 25m
£117–176
Train via Brentwood
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
7h 54m
£112–215

Cheltenham to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

48Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 235.4 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Kings Head via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 10m.

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