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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Southwold is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Halesworth via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Southampton to Southwold?

The distance between Southampton and Southwold is 195 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Southampton to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Southwold bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Southwold train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Southwold?

The best way to get from Southampton to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Southampton to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Southwold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Southwold is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Southampton to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1879+ hotels available in Southwold.

Southampton to Southwold - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 2m
£82–142
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 15m
£28–44
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
8h 59m
£35–60
Drive 184.5 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Southwoldcar 184.5 mi
4h 3m
£46–67
Fly from Southampton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 7m
£136–359
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Romford to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
7h 20m
£94–183
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LHR - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 8m
£175–373
Train to London City Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LCY - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
7h 55m
£124–623

Southampton to Southwold by train, subway, foot, and bus

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.4 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kings Head via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 8h 59m.

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