What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Lavenham?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Lavenham is to bus via Thetford which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Lavenham?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Lavenham is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Norman Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Southampton to Lavenham?

The distance between Southampton and Lavenham is 154 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Lavenham without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Lavenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Lavenham?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Southampton to Lavenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lavenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lavenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Lavenham?

The best way to get from Southampton to Lavenham is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Southampton to Lavenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Lavenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Lavenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Lavenham is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Southampton to Lavenham.

Where can I stay near Lavenham?

There are 635+ hotels available in Lavenham.

Southampton to Lavenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Lavenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 16m
£61–112
Bus via Thetford
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1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
8h 55m
£23–36
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 Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 36m
£34–56
Drive 143.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Lavenhamcar 143.1 mi
3h 19m
£36–52

Southampton to Lavenham by train, subway, and bus

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.9 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Lavenham, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Norman Way via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Norman Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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