What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Kings Head via Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Southwold is 104 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Southwold bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Southwold bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Southwold is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Southwold.

Southend-on-Sea to Southwold - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Southwold by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
4h 57m
£36–69
Drive 92.3 mi
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1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Southwoldcar 92.3 mi
1h 53m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Norwichbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
7h 9m

Southend-on-Sea to Southwold by bus, train, and foot

110Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.1 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Kings Head via Bus Station, Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 7h 9m.

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