There are 5 ways to get from Eastbourne to Southwold by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 35 bus
best- Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Stationbus 35
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
7h£79–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 41m£23–38Drive 154.6 mi
- Drive from Eastbourne to Southwoldcar 154.6 mi
3h 11m£39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Norwichtrain
- Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
7h 30m£101–138Train
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
8h 17m£113–152
Eastbourne to Southwold by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Southwold is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Kings Head via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Parkside and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Halesworth via Gatwick Airport, Cambridge and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Eastbourne and Southwold is 185 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Southwold without a car is to train and line 35 bus which takes 7h and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Eastbourne to Southwold, including transfers.
Eastbourne to Southwold bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.
Eastbourne to Southwold train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Southwold is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £160 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Southwold, England?
You can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Kings Head via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Parkside, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Eastbourne to North Green via Gatwick Airport, Cambridge, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
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Booking & Getting There
Eastbourne to Southwold bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.
Eastbourne to Southwold train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Southwold is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Eastbourne to Southwold.
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