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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain train
    6h 42m
    £78–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 777
    4. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    5. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h 51m
    £36–66

  3. Drive  173 mi

    1. Drive from Hull to Southwoldcar car 173 mi
    3h 39m
    £43–62

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hull to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Norwichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus bus 146
    6h 42m
    £73–124

  5. Train via Ipswich

    1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    7h 3m
    £83–151

Hull to Southwold by train and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Hull to Kings Head via Doncaster, Peterborough, Norwich, Lowestoft, and Railway Station in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Kings Head via Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 51m.

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