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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Southwold is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Kings Head via Birmingham - Jennens Road and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Southwold?

The distance between Manchester and Southwold is 260 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 13m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Manchester to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Southwold bus from?

Manchester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Southwold bus arrive?

Manchester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Southwold is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Manchester to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1882+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
7h 13m
£113–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 15m
£28–44
Drive 215.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Southwoldcar 215.2 mi
4h 15m
£53–77
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
7h 46m
£98–393

Manchester to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

67Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.6 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Kings Head via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 15m.

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