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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Southwold is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Southwold is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Ilford Broadway and arriving at Kings Head via London Stratford - Montfichet Road and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Halesworth via Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Ilford to Southwold?

The distance between Ilford and Southwold is 111 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Ilford to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Southwold bus from?

Ilford to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Stratford - Montfichet Road station.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Southwold train from?

Ilford to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford (London) station.

Train or bus from Ilford to Southwold?

The best way to get from Ilford to Southwold is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Ilford to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilford to Southwold train arrive?

Ilford to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Ilford to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Southwold is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Ilford to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1891+ hotels available in Southwold.

Ilford to Southwold - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilford to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
4h 29m
£51–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Norwichbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
6h 38m
£17–34
Drive 97 mi
1. Drive from Ilford to Southwoldcar 97 mi
2h 3m
£24–35
Train via Shenfield
1. Take the train from Shenfield to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
5h 12m
£51–86

Ilford to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to North Green via Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford Broadway to Kings Head via Stratford Bus Station, London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 6h 38m.

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