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How to get fromDorking to Southwoldby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorking to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    5h 55m
    £74–120
  2. Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    9h 18m
    £21–29
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    9h 3m
    £28–45
  4. Drive  135.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dorking to Southwoldcar car 135.3 mi
    2h 39m
    £34–49
  5. Train via Cambridge

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    7h 8m
    £94–142

Dorking to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dorking, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a train from Dorking to North Green via Clapham Junction, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Street to Kings Head via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 3m.

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