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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Southwold is to bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Halesworth via Clapham Junction, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Lewes to Southwold?

The distance between Lewes and Southwold is 173 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Lewes to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Southwold bus from?

Lewes to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Southwold train from?

Lewes to Southwold train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Southwold?

The best way to get from Lewes to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Lewes to Southwold bus arrive?

Lewes to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Lewes to Southwold train arrive?

Lewes to Southwold train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Southwold is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Lewes to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 38m
£86–140
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 34m
£33–52
Drive 147.6 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Southwoldcar 147.6 mi
3h 4m
£37–54
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
7h 48m
£100–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 12m
£38–65

Lewes to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 171.9 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Kings Head via Clapham Junction, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to Kings Head via Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 34m.

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