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How to get fromCheltenham to Southwoldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cheltenham to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    6h 40m
    £105–180

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h 15m
    £31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 444 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h 10m
    £43–68

  4. Drive  186.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Southwoldcar car 186.3 mi
    3h 52m
    £46–67

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BHX - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 17m
    £111–502

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus bus 146
    7h 25m
    £100–150

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    8h 41m
    £112–176

Cheltenham to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 10m.

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