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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Southwold is to bus via London Stansted Airport (STN) which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Halesworth via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Oxford to Southwold?

The distance between Oxford and Southwold is 179 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Oxford to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Southwold bus from?

Oxford to Southwold bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Southwold train from?

Oxford to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Southwold?

The best way to get from Oxford to Southwold is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Oxford to Southwold bus arrive?

Oxford to Southwold bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Southwold train arrive?

Oxford to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Southwold is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Oxford to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1902+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 42m
£80–137
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 17m
£34–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 12m
£44–61
Drive 158.1 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Southwoldcar 158.1 mi
3h 14m
£40–57

Oxford to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to North Green via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 12m.

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