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

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

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 Raby Street and arriving at Kings Head via Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station, Parkside and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Southwold?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Southwold is 263 miles. The road distance is 215.9 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 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m 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 National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Southwold bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway 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 1912+ 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 8m
Drive 214.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Southwoldcar 214.7 mi
4h 15m
£53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus 786
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 28m
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
7h 12m

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

32Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.6 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Raby Street to Kings Head via Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station, Parkside, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 28m.

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