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How to get fromSouthampton to Southwoldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    5h 33m
    £87–194

  2. Drive 184.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southampton to Southwoldcar car 184.3 mi
    4h 2m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    9h 10m

  4. Fly from Southampton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane SOU - NWI
    2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    7h 57m

  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    9h 15m

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LHR - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 5m

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LCY - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 38m

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

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to North Green via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 10m.

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