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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Southwold and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Southwold to Dover. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Dover Priory via Ipswich, Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Southwold to Dover?

The distance between Southwold and Dover is 202 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Dover without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Southwold to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Dover train from?

Southwold to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.

Where does the Southwold to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwold to Dover?

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

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1108+ hotels available in Dover.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 4m
£91–161
Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southwold to Dovercar 159.9 mi
2h 56m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 12m
£51–98
Bus, train via London Stansted Airport (STN)
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 Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9 / ...
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 15m
£58–105

Southwold to Dover by bus and train

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 200.9 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Dover Priory via Railway Station, Lowestoft, Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 6h 4m.

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