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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Eastbourne is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Cornfield Road via Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Southwold and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Southwold to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Halesworth and arriving at Eastbourne via Ipswich, Liverpool Street station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Southwold to Eastbourne?

The distance between Southwold and Eastbourne is 182 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Southwold to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Eastbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southwold to Eastbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Southwold to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Southwold to Eastbourne is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Southwold to Eastbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southwold to Eastbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwold to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Eastbourne is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Southwold to Eastbourne.

Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1093+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southwold to Eastbourne 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 London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
5h 39m
£80–174
Drive 157.7 mi
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1. Drive from Southwold to Eastbournecar 157.7 mi
3h 8m
£39–56
Bus
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 Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
10h 44m
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
7h 43m
£108–211

Southwold to Eastbourne by bus, train, and subway

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.9 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Eastbourne via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Cornfield Road via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 10h 44m.

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