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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Southwold is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA and arriving at Kings Head via St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Colchester to Southwold?

The distance between Colchester and Southwold is 60 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 55m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Colchester to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southwold bus from?

Colchester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA station.

Where does the Colchester to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Southwold is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Colchester to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1881+ hotels available in Southwold.

Colchester to Southwold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Southwold by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
2. Take the bus from Water Tower to North Greenbus 99A
2h 55m
£26–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to Norwichbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
4h 5m
£9–13
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Railway Stationbus 93 / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
3h 54m
Drive 51.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Southwoldcar 51.8 mi
1h 13m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Southwoldtaxi 51.8 mi
1h 13m
£100–130

Colchester to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

110Weekly Services

2h 55mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to Kings Head via Norwich and St Stephens Street in around 4h 5m.

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