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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Southwold is to bus which costs £8 - £11 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Harwich and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bristol Arms and arriving at Kings Head via Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Harwich to Southwold?

The distance between Harwich and Southwold is 75 miles. The road distance is 57.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Southwold without a car is to train and line 99 bus via Ipswich which takes 4h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Harwich to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Southwold bus from?

Harwich to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop station.

Where does the Harwich to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harwich to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Southwold is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Harwich to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1906+ hotels available in Southwold.

Harwich to Southwold - 6 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Harwich to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 99 bus via Ipswich
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kings Headbus 99
4h 10m
£25–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Norwichbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
5h 17m
£8–11
Drive 57.6 mi
1. Drive from Harwich to Southwoldcar 57.6 mi
1h 18m
£15–21
Train, line 524 bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Becclestrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Market Place to North Greenbus 524
4h 17m
£31–48
Train, line 99 bus
1. Take the train from Harwich International to Lowestofttrain Harwich International - Lowestoft
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kings Headbus 99
4h 31m
£33–54
Train, line 99 bus via Norwich
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain
2. Take the train from Norwich to Lowestofttrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kings Headbus 99
4h 32m
£44–73

Harwich to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

20Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bristol Arms to Kings Head via Railway Station, Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 5h 17m.

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