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There are 6 ways to get from Southwold to Birmingham by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Sentinel Housebus bus 146
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 8m

  2. Drive 173.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southwold to Birminghamcar car 173.2 mi
    3h 11m
    £43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk083
    6h 50m

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NWI - BHX
    6h 27m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 12m
    £106–171

  6. Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    10h 10m

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via St Stephens Street and Norwich in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Birmingham New Street via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, and Ely in around 7h 12m.

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