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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Manchester is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Norwich and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Southwold to Manchester?

The distance between Southwold and Manchester is 260 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Southwold to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Manchester bus from?

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

Where does the Southwold to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwold to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Manchester is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Southwold to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3622+ hotels available in Manchester.

Southwold to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Sentinel Housebus 146
2. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 29m
£113–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
10h 20m
£28–45
Drive 215.3 mi
1. Drive from Southwold to Manchestercar 215.3 mi
4h 15m
£53–77
Bus to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
7h 9m
£98–393
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 38m
£122–368
Bus to Norwich International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
9h 24m
£115–533

Southwold to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.6 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via St Stephens Street, Norwich, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 10h 20m.

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