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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Southwold is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Southwold is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Kings Head via St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Lowestoft via Peterborough and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Southwold?

The distance between Lincoln and Southwold is 182 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Lincoln to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Southwold bus from?

Lincoln to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Southwold train from?

Lincoln to Southwold train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.

Train or bus from Lincoln to Southwold?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Southwold is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Lincoln to Southwold bus arrive?

Lincoln to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Lincoln to Southwold train arrive?

Lincoln to Southwold train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Southwold is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Lincoln to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1908+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
6h 13m
£57–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 21m
£30–53
Drive 134.9 mi
1. Drive from Lincoln to Southwoldcar 134.9 mi
2h 41m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain Lincoln Central - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 22m
£67–111

Lincoln to Southwold by train and bus

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.3 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Kings Head via St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lincoln Central to North Green via Peterborough, Norwich, Lowestoft, and Railway Station in around 6h 22m.

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