There are 4 ways to get from Cotswolds to Southwold by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kemble to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 12m£117–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Norwichbus
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
11h 15m£31–45Drive 188.9 mi
- Drive from Cotswolds to Southwoldcar 188.9 mi
4h£48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Elytrain
- Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
- Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
9h 29m£105–166
Cotswolds to Southwold by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Southwold is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Kings Head via Gloucester, Birmingham - Jennens Road and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Kemble and arriving at Halesworth via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Southwold is 219 miles. The road distance is 190 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Cotswolds to Southwold, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.
Cotswolds to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Kemble station.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Southwold, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to North Green via Kemble, London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Kings Head via Combend Farm, Gloucester, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 11h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Kemble to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Halesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
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- Greater Anglia
Train from Ely to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Ely to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01502 714565
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borderbus
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Borderbus
Bus from Kings Lane to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Borderbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cotswolds to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Cotswolds to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Southwold is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Cotswolds to Southwold.
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