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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    6h 54m
    £109–241

  2. Drive 231.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Southwoldcar car 231.9 mi
    4h 49m
    £56–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    11h 17m

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane SOU - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    9h 23m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    11h 42m

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    9h 14m

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

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to North Green via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Kings Head via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 11h 17m.

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