What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to East Anglia?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to East Anglia is to bus via Thetford which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to East Anglia?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to East Anglia is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and East Anglia?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to East Anglia. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Phoenix Way via London Heathrow Airport and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and East Anglia?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to East Anglia. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Thetford via Waterloo station, London Bridge and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Southampton to East Anglia?

The distance between Southampton and East Anglia is 193 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to East Anglia without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to East Anglia without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £80 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to East Anglia?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Southampton to East Anglia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to East Anglia bus from?

Southampton to East Anglia bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to East Anglia train from?

Southampton to East Anglia train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to East Anglia?

The best way to get from Southampton to East Anglia is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Thetford, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £650 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Southampton to East Anglia bus arrive?

Southampton to East Anglia bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to East Anglia train arrive?

Southampton to East Anglia train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to East Anglia?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to East Anglia is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Southampton to East Anglia.

Where can I stay near East Anglia?

There are 1326+ hotels available in East Anglia.

Southampton to East Anglia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain
5h 54m
£82–177
Bus via Thetford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
7h 35m
£25–51
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to East Angliacar 174.1 mi
2h 58m
£43–62
Fly
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
7h 28m
£123–607
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain
6h 47m
£70–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
7h 40m
£35–85

Southampton to East Anglia by train, subway, foot, and bus

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Distance: 191.6 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and East Anglia, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Phoenix Way via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, Cambridge, Thetford, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Phoenix Way via London Heathrow Airport, Thetford, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 35m.

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