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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Southwold is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Southwold?

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.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Halesworth via Victoria station, London Liverpool Street and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Southwold?

The distance between Eastbourne and Southwold is 181 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Eastbourne to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Southwold bus from?

Eastbourne to Southwold bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Southwold train from?

Eastbourne to Southwold train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Southwold?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Southwold is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Southwold bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Southwold bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Southwold train arrive?

Eastbourne to Southwold train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Southwold is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Eastbourne to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1873+ hotels available in Southwold.

Eastbourne to Southwold - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Eastbourne to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 47m
£81–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 41m
£23–39
Drive 154.6 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Southwoldcar 154.6 mi
3h 11m
£39–56
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
7h 36m
£107–161

Eastbourne to Southwold by bus

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Kings Head via London Victoria, Victoria station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, 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.

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