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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Southwold is to bus which costs £15 - £21 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Southwold. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Kings Head via Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Beccles via Shenfield and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Southwold?

The distance between Rayleigh and Southwold is 119 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Southwold without a car is to train and line 99 bus which takes 5h 32m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Rayleigh to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Southwold bus from?

Rayleigh to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Southwold train from?

Rayleigh to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Shenfield station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Southwold?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Southwold is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs £15 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Southwold bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Norwich station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Southwold train arrive?

Rayleigh to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Southwold is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Rayleigh to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1908+ hotels available in Southwold.

Rayleigh to Southwold - 4 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 99 bus
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kings Headbus 99
5h 32m
£45–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Norwichbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
7h 10m
£15–21
Drive 85.4 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Southwoldcar 85.4 mi
1h 43m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Shenfield to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Becclestrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
5h 36m
£51–82

Rayleigh to Southwold by bus and train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.2 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from The Library to Kings Head via Bus Station, Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rayleigh to North Green via Shenfield, Ipswich, Beccles, and Old Market Place in around 5h 36m.

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