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

The cheapest way to get from Grays to Southwold is to bus via London Stansted Airport (STN) which costs £24 - £55 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grays to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Grays and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Grays to Southwold. However, there are services departing from London Stratford - Montfichet Road and arriving at Kings Head via St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Grays and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Grays to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Grays and arriving at Halesworth via West Ham station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Grays to Southwold?

The distance between Grays and Southwold is 124 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grays to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Grays to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grays to Southwold bus from?

Grays to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Stratford - Montfichet Road station.

Where do I catch the Grays to Southwold train from?

Grays to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford (London) station.

Train or bus from Grays to Southwold?

The best way to get from Grays to Southwold is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Grays to Southwold bus arrive?

Grays to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Norwich station.

Where does the Grays to Southwold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grays to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Grays to Southwold is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Grays to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1880+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
4h 52m
£55–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Norwichbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
5h 57m
£23–69
Drive 98 mi
1. Drive from Grays to Southwoldcar 98 mi
1h 57m
£25–36
Line 100 bus, line 300 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 17m
£40–70
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
8h 21m
£24–55

Grays to Southwold by train, subway, foot, and bus

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.7 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Grays to North Green via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ebbsfleet International to Kings Head via Stratford International, London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 5h 57m.

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