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 which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 26m.

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 26m.

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 Attleborough via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Cambridge North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Southampton to East Anglia?

The distance between Southampton and East Anglia is 192 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 4h 35m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 or bus from Southampton to East Anglia?

The best way to get from Southampton to East Anglia is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 26m.

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 1320+ hotels available in East Anglia.

Southampton to East Anglia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to East Anglia by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Northtrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge North to Attleboroughtrain
4h 35m
£95–168
Bus
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 26m
£23–37
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to East Angliacar 174.1 mi
2h 58m
£44–64
Train, line 14 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Leys Lanebus 14 / ...
5h 22m
£86–152
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus
7h 39m
£59–84

Southampton to East Anglia by bus

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Distance: 191.3 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to East Anglia via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Cambridge North, and Attleborough in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Phoenix Way via London Heathrow Airport, Thetford, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 26m.

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