What is the cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Southwold?

The cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Southwold is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Southwold?

The fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Southwold. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Kings Head via Parkside and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Saffron Walden and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Saffron Walden to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Audley End and arriving at Halesworth via Cambridge and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Saffron Walden to Southwold?

The distance between Saffron Walden and Southwold is 125 miles. The road distance is 79.3 miles.

How do I travel from Saffron Walden to Southwold without a car?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Southwold without a car is to train and line 99 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Saffron Walden to Southwold?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Saffron Walden to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Southwold bus from?

Saffron Walden to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Southwold train from?

Saffron Walden to Southwold train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Saffron Walden to Southwold?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Southwold is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Southwold bus arrive?

Saffron Walden to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Emmanuel Street station.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Southwold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saffron Walden to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Saffron Walden to Southwold is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Saffron Walden to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Southwold.

Saffron Walden to Southwold - 5 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Saffron Walden to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 99 bus
best
1. Take the train from Audley End to Lowestofttrain Stansted Airport - Lowestoft
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kings Headbus 99
4h 52m
£55–101
Drive 78.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saffron Walden to Southwoldcar 78.8 mi
1h 57m
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Emmanuel Streetbus 7
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
5h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
5h 18m
£51–97
Train, line 99 bus via Norwich
1. Take the train from Audley End to Norwichtrain
2. Take the train from Norwich to Lowestofttrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kings Headbus 99
5h 20m
£51–102

Saffron Walden to Southwold by bus and train

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.3 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Saffron Walden, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a bus from High Street to Kings Head via Emmanuel Street, Parkside, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to North Green via Railway Station, Audley End, Cambridge, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 18m.

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