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

The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Southwold is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skegness to Southwold is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Skegness and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kings Head via Bus Station, Bus Station, Transport Interchange, Oak Street and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Skegness and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Halesworth via Grantham, Peterborough and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Skegness to Southwold?

The distance between Skegness and Southwold is 212 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skegness to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Skegness to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Southwold bus from?

Skegness to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Southwold train from?

Skegness to Southwold train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.

Train or bus from Skegness to Southwold?

The best way to get from Skegness to Southwold is to bus which takes 9h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £180 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Skegness to Southwold bus arrive?

Skegness to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Skegness to Southwold train arrive?

Skegness to Southwold train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Skegness to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Southwold is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Skegness to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1918+ hotels available in Southwold.

Skegness to Southwold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Norwichtrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
6h 36m
Drive 127.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Skegness to Southwoldcar 127.2 mi
2h 40m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus 505
2. Take the bus from Oak Street to St Stephens Streetbus X29
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
7h 11m
£91–171
Bus via Thetford
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus 505
2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Interchangebus 88 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 21m

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Distance: 211.3 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Kings Head via Bus Station, Bus Station, Transport Interchange, Oak Street, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Skegness to North Green via Grantham, Peterborough, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 7h 11m.

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