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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Southwold is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Kings Head via Coventry and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Halesworth via Euston station, London Liverpool Street and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Chester to Southwold?

The distance between Chester and Southwold is 294 miles. The road distance is 237.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Chester to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Southwold bus from?

Chester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Southwold train from?

Chester to Southwold train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Southwold?

The best way to get from Chester to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Chester to Southwold bus arrive?

Chester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Southwold train arrive?

Chester to Southwold train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Southwold is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chester to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1899+ hotels available in Southwold.

Chester to Southwold - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 38m
£110–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Coventry to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 35m
£30–45
Drive 236.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Southwoldcar 236.4 mi
4h 47m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 29m
£111–433
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
8h 43m
£134–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Norwichtrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
9h 19m
£111–166
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BHX - NWI
4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
9h 18m
£114–518

Chester to Southwold by train, subway, foot, and bus

85Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Kings Head via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Kings Head via Coventry, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 35m.

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