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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Southwold is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kings Head via Birmingham - Jennens Road and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Preston to Southwold?

The distance between Preston and Southwold is 296 miles. The road distance is 250.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Southwold without a car is to train and bus via Peterborough which takes 8h 24m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Preston to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Southwold bus from?

Preston to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Southwold bus arrive?

Preston to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Can I drive from Preston to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Southwold is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Preston to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Southwold.

Preston to Southwold - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
4. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
8h 24m
£101–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 50m
£33–53
Drive 248.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Southwoldcar 248.9 mi
4h 49m
£62–90
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
7h 56m
£113–342
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
8h 38m
£123–183
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LBA - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
9h 53m
£118–429

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI) flights

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Distance: 294.5 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Kings Head via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 50m.

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