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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Suffolk is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Suffolk is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Suffolk?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Stowmarket via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Southampton to Suffolk?

The distance between Southampton and Suffolk is 165 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Suffolk without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Southampton to Suffolk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Suffolk train from?

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

Where does the Southampton to Suffolk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Suffolk?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Suffolk is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Southampton to Suffolk.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Suffolk?

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Where can I stay near Suffolk?

There are 892+ hotels available in Suffolk.

Southampton to Suffolk - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Suffolk by train, car, or plane

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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 Stowmarkettrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 33m
£73–161
Drive 161.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Suffolkcar 161.8 mi
3h 22m
£40–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Stowmarkettrain
6h 54m
£150–390
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stowmarkettrain
4h 3m
£90–165

Southampton to Suffolk by train and foot

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Distance: 163.7 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Stowmarket via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 33m.

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