What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Southwold?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Southwold is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Southwold?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Kings Head via Luton DART Parkway and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Southwold?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Southwold is 263 miles. The road distance is 216 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Southwold without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 38m and costs £95 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Southwold?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Greater Manchester to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Southwold bus from?

Greater Manchester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Southwold bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Southwold is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Greater Manchester to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1902+ hotels available in Southwold.

Greater Manchester to Southwold - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
8h 38m
£100–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Luton DART Parkwaybus
2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 31m
£32–48
Drive 214.8 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Southwoldcar 214.8 mi
4h 15m
£54–78
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 2m
£99–565

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI) flights

16Weekly Planes

3h 27mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.6 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester to Kings Head via Luton DART Parkway, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 31m.

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