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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Bedford is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at St Peters Street via Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Southwold and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Southwold to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Halesworth and arriving at Bedford via Ipswich, Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Southwold to Bedford?

The distance between Southwold and Bedford is 164 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Southwold to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Bedford bus from?

Southwold to Bedford bus services, operated by Borderbus, depart from Kings Head station.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Bedford train from?

Southwold to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Halesworth station.

Train or bus from Southwold to Bedford?

The best way to get from Southwold to Bedford is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Southwold to Bedford bus arrive?

Southwold to Bedford bus services, operated by Borderbus, arrive at St Stephens Street station.

Where does the Southwold to Bedford train arrive?

Southwold to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Southwold to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Bedford is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Southwold to Bedford.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 913+ hotels available in Bedford.

Southwold to Bedford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southwold to Bedford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain
4h 24m
£74–153
Drive 106.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southwold to Bedfordcar 106.1 mi
2h 11m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
5h 58m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
6h 16m
£47–88

Southwold to Bedford by bus, train, and subway

115Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Bedford via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to St Peters Street via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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