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How to get fromGloucester to Southwoldby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    6h 29m
    £102–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h 36m
    £32–45

  3. Drive  194.1 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Southwoldcar car 194.1 mi
    4h 5m
    £49–70

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 49m
    £107–378

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus bus 146
    7h 34m
    £103–154

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 444 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h 55m
    £42–71

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BHX - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 42m
    £114–506

Gloucester to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to North Green via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 36m.

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