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How to get fromHastings to Southwoldby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hastings to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Ashford

    best
    1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    5h 33m
    £85–175

  2. Drive 152.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hastings to Southwoldcar car 152.1 mi
    3h 1m
    £37–54

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    8h 24m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    5h 47m
    £83–176

  5. Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h 4m

Hastings to Southwold by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to North Green via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 33m.

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