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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Southwold is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Halesworth via London Liverpool Street and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Guildford to Southwold?

The distance between Guildford and Southwold is 145 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Guildford to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Southwold bus from?

Guildford to Southwold bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Southwold train from?

Guildford to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Southwold?

The best way to get from Guildford to Southwold is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Guildford to Southwold bus arrive?

Guildford to Southwold bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Southwold train arrive?

Guildford to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Southwold is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Guildford to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1865+ hotels available in Southwold.

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There are 4 ways to get from Guildford to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 57m
£60–106
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
8h 35m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
8h 19m
£27–46
Drive 137.6 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Southwoldcar 137.6 mi
3h 15m
£35–50

Guildford to Southwold by train, bus, and foot

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.6 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Kings Head via Vauxhall, Vauxhall Bus Station, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Kings Head via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 8h 19m.

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