There are 4 ways to get from Guildford to Southwold by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 30m£60–119Drive 137.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Guildford to Southwoldcar 137.4 mi
3h 14m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
8h 35mBus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
8h 40m
Guildford to Southwold by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Southwold is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Guildford to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £50.
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 London Heathrow Airport and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
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 30m.
The distance between Guildford and Southwold is 145 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.
The best way to get from Guildford to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Guildford to Southwold, including transfers.
Guildford to Southwold bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Guildford to Southwold is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 35m.
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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Kings Head via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Guildford to Vauxhall
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Halesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01502 714565
- [email protected]
- Website
- border-bus.co.uk
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.border-bus.co.uk/
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.border-bus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Guildford to Southwold bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Guildford to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Southwold is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Guildford to Southwold.
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