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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Southwold is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Kings Head via Horse Racing Museum and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Halesworth via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Ely to Southwold?

The distance between Ely and Southwold is 95 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Ely to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Southwold bus from?

Ely to Southwold bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Southwold train from?

Ely to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Southwold?

The best way to get from Ely to Southwold is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 112 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Ely to Southwold bus arrive?

Ely to Southwold bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at The Guineas Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Southwold train arrive?

Ely to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Ely to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Southwold is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Ely to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1910+ hotels available in Southwold.

Ely to Southwold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 99 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
3h 3m
Drive 71.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Southwoldcar 71.4 mi
1h 43m
£18–26
Train, line 99 bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
2. Take the train from Norwich to Lowestofttrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kings Headbus 99
3h 18m
£39–71
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
3h 28m
£41–77
Line 112 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to The Guineas Bus Stationbus 112
2. Take the bus from Horse Racing Museum to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
4h 58m

Ely to Southwold by train and bus

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 94.3 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Ely to North Green via Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Kings Head via The Guineas Bus Station, Horse Racing Museum, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 4h 58m.

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