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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Bristol is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £29 - £45 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Southwold and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Southwold to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Halesworth and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Ipswich, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Southwold to Bristol?

The distance between Southwold and Bristol is 235 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Southwold to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southwold to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Southwold to Bristol?

The best way to get from Southwold to Bristol is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Southwold to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southwold to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwold to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Bristol is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Southwold to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2531+ hotels available in Bristol.

Southwold to Bristol - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Southwold to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 46m
£104–180
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus
9h 31m
£29–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
9h 21m
£42–70
Drive 224.4 mi
1. Drive from Southwold to Bristolcar 224.4 mi
4h 25m
£56–81
Bus to Norwich International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NWI - BRS
7h 31m
£91–270
Bus to Norwich International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NWI - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 45m
£117–943
Bus to Norwich International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NWI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
13h 10m
£185–420
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
8h 27m
£292–504

Southwold to Bristol by bus and train

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Distance: 233.5 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Bristol Temple Meads via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Bus Station via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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