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

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

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  1. Train, line 35 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 35
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    6h 59m
    £78–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h 41m
    £23–37

  3. Drive  154.6 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Southwoldcar car 154.6 mi
    3h 11m
    £39–56

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Norwichtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus bus 146
    7h 23m
    £96–153

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    8h 11m
    £107–167

Eastbourne to Southwold by train, bus, and foot

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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 11m.

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