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 £35 - £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 £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Dover. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Pencester Road via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

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 Halesworth and arriving at Dover Priory via Ipswich, Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Southwold to Dover?

The distance between Southwold and Dover is 180 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 5h 10m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Southwold to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southwold to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Southwold to Dover?

The best way to get from Southwold to Dover is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Southwold to Dover bus arrive?

Southwold to Dover bus services, operated by Borderbus, arrive at St Stephens Street 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 1168+ hotels available in Dover.

Southwold to Dover - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southwold to Dover by train, bus, or car

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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 Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 10m
£83–169
Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southwold to Dovercar 159.9 mi
2h 56m
£39–57
Bus
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 Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
10h 30m

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Distance: 179.2 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Dover Priory via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Pencester Road via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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