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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Brighton is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via Bus Station and Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Southwold and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Southwold to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Brighton via Norwich and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Southwold to Brighton?

The distance between Southwold and Brighton is 206 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Southwold to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southwold to Brighton train from?

Southwold to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Southwold to Brighton?

The best way to get from Southwold to Brighton is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Southwold to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southwold to Brighton train arrive?

Southwold to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Southwold to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Brighton is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Southwold to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Brighton.

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There are 5 ways to get from Southwold to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
5h 47m
£87–148
Bus
cheapest
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 Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus
9h 10m
£24–41
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Victoria Stationbus A8
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
9h 8m
£47–89
Drive 160.5 mi
1. Drive from Southwold to Brightoncar 160.5 mi
2h 56m
£41–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Sentinel Housebus 146
2. Take the train from Norwich to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Brightontrain
6h 37m
£107–127

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Brighton via Railway Station, Lowestoft, Norwich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, and Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 in around 9h 10m.

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