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How to get fromSouthwold to Gillinghamby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southwold to Gillingham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    4h 32m
    £63–124

  2. Drive 118.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southwold to Gillinghamcar car 118.3 mi
    2h 14m
    £29–42

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    6h 10m

  4. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    5h 8m
    £61–120

  5. Bus, train via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus A9
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    7h 34m

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  • Distance: 137.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Gillingham (Kent) via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 4h 32m.

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