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

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There are 6 ways to get from Southwold to Leicester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Sentinel Housebus bus 146
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Leicestertrain train
    5h 18m

  2. Drive 141.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southwold to Leicestercar car 141.2 mi
    2h 59m
    £35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    6h 36m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Ely to Leicestertrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    5h 38m
    £83–139

  5. Bus, train via Peterborough

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Sentinel Housebus bus 146
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train
    5h 43m

  6. Train via Ipswich

    1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Leicestertrain train
    6h 21m
    £86–141

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  • Distance: 176.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to St Margaret's Bus Station via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, and Parkside in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Leicester via Railway Station, Lowestoft, Norwich, and Ely in around 5h 38m.

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