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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Southwold is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Lowestoft via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Poole to Southwold?

The distance between Poole and Southwold is 252 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Poole to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Southwold bus from?

Poole to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Southwold train from?

Poole to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Southwold?

The best way to get from Poole to Southwold is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Poole to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Southwold train arrive?

Poole to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Southwold is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Poole to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1908+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
7h 36m
£101–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station 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
10h 25m
£31–46
Drive 213.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Southwoldcar 213.6 mi
4h 36m
£54–78
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
9h 11m
£188–515
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 35m
£41–74

Poole to Southwold by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 250.6 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Kings Head via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Railway Station in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 25m.

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