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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at University RE via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Southwold and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Southwold to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Halesworth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Ipswich, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Southwold to Cardiff?

The distance between Southwold and Cardiff is 262 miles. The road distance is 252.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Southwold to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southwold to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Southwold to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Southwold to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Southwold to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southwold to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwold to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Cardiff is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Southwold to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1723+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Southwold to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southwold to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 10m
£119–219
Bus
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 Cardiff North Roadbus
11h 14m
£32–51
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
10h 18m
£55–138
Drive 251.2 mi
1. Drive from Southwold to Cardiffcar 251.2 mi
5h 5m
£62–90
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 29m
£107–314
Bus, fly to Cardiff Airport
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
7h 52m
£131–915

Southwold to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 260.2 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Southwold, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Cardiff Central via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to University RE via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 18m.

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