There are 4 ways to get from Hitchin to Southwold by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hitchin to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Norwichtrain
- Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
5h 17m£45–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Norwichbus Uk950
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
7h 7m£17–24Drive 102.8 mi
- Drive from Hitchin to Southwoldcar 102.8 mi
2h 10m£26–38Train
- Take the train from Hitchin to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 36m£56–93
Hitchin to Southwold by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Southwold is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Southwold is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Kings Head via Luton DART Parkway and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Halesworth via Cambridge and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Hitchin and Southwold is 136 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hitchin to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Hitchin to Southwold, including transfers.
Hitchin to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Hitchin to Southwold train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
The best way to get from Hitchin to Southwold is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs £17 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Hitchin, England and Southwold, England?
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Kings Head via Hampton by Hilton, Luton DART Parkway, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hitchin to North Green via Cambridge, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Hitchin to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Hitchin to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Hitchin to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Hitchin to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Cambridge to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Cambridge to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Halesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- 01502 714565
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borderbus
Bus from Kings Lane to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Borderbus
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Borderbus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hitchin to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Norwich station.
Hitchin to Southwold train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to Southwold is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Hitchin to Southwold.
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