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How to get fromPortsmouth to Southwoldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Portsmouth to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    5h 47m
    £84–190

  2. Drive 180.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Southwoldcar car 180.7 mi
    3h 56m
    £44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    9h 15m

  4. Fly from Southampton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane SOU - NWI
    2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 48m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    9h 15m

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LCY - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 53m

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LHR - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 22m

Portsmouth to Southwold by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to North Green via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 15m.

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