What is the cheapest way to get from Southwold to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Gatwick Airport is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southwold to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal via Bus Station and Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Southwold and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Southwold to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Halesworth and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Ipswich and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Southwold to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Southwold and Gatwick Airport is 140 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.

How do I travel from Southwold to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Southwold to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Southwold to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Southwold to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Gatwick Airport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southwold to Gatwick Airport train from?

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

Train or bus from Southwold to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Southwold to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Southwold to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southwold to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwold to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Gatwick Airport is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Southwold to Gatwick Airport.

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

There are 18934+ hotels available in Gatwick Airport.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southwold to Gatwick Airport 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 Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 12m
£62–120
Drive 136.6 mi
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1. Drive from Southwold to Gatwick Airportcar 136.6 mi
2h 29m
£33–48
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
8h 10m
Train, line 344 bus
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus 344
5h 9m
£61–117

Southwold to Gatwick Airport by bus and train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Southwold, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Gatwick Airport via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Gatwick Airport South Terminal via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, and Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 in around 8h 10m.

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