What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Southwold?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Southwold is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Southwold?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Southwold is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Kings Head via Parkside and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Halesworth via London Liverpool Street and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Southwold?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Southwold is 140 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Southwold without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Southwold?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Gatwick Airport to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Southwold bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Southwold train from?

Gatwick Airport to Southwold train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Southwold?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Southwold is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Southwold bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Southwold train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Southwold train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Southwold is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Southwold.

Gatwick Airport to Southwold - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
4h 35m
£61–120
Drive 136.1 mi
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1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Southwoldcar 136.1 mi
2h 35m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
7h 25m

Gatwick Airport to Southwold by train, bus, and foot

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.5 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Kings Head via London Bridge, London Bridge Bus Station, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Kings Head via Parkside, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 7h 25m.

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