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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Southwold is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Southwold is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Halesworth via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Exeter to Southwold?

The distance between Exeter and Southwold is 290 miles. The road distance is 278.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Exeter to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Southwold bus from?

Exeter to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Southwold train from?

Exeter to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Southwold?

The best way to get from Exeter to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Exeter to Southwold bus arrive?

Exeter to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Southwold train arrive?

Exeter to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Southwold is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Exeter to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1867+ hotels available in Southwold.

Exeter to Southwold - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 59m
£128–221
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
11h 45m
£38–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 39m
£45–76
Drive 277.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Southwoldcar 277.2 mi
5h 40m
£69–100
Fly from Exeter, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EXT - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
9h 1m
£136–559
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 2m
£123–326
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
10h 33m
£150–1,001

Exeter to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.8 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to North Green via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 39m.

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