There are 5 ways to get from Lewes to Southwold by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 12m£86–185Drive 147.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lewes to Southwoldcar 147.6 mi
3h 4m£36–52Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 26mTrain via Cambridge
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
7h 21m£100–195Bus
- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 33m
Lewes to Southwold by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Southwold is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Lewes to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
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 26m.
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 12m.
The distance between Lewes and Southwold is 173 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lewes to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £85 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Lewes to Southwold, including transfers.
Lewes to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Lewes to Southwold train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
The best way to get from Lewes to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which costs and takes 9h 26m.
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 12m. 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 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Clapham Junction to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Halesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Halesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01502 714565
- [email protected]
- Website
- border-bus.co.uk
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.border-bus.co.uk/
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.border-bus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Lewes to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Lewes to Southwold train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Southwold is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Lewes to Southwold.
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