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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Northampton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Coach Park via Norwich and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Southwold and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Southwold to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Halesworth and arriving at Northampton via Ipswich, Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Southwold to Northampton?

The distance between Southwold and Northampton is 181 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Southwold to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southwold to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Southwold to Northampton?

The best way to get from Southwold to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.

Where does the Southwold to Northampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southwold to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwold to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Northampton is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Southwold to Northampton.

Where can I stay near Northampton?

There are 896+ hotels available in Northampton.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southwold to Northampton 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 Euston to Northamptontrain
4h 58m
£71–155
Drive 129.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southwold to Northamptoncar 129.8 mi
2h 32m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Coventrybus
3. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Parkbus 707
8h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Sentinel Housebus 146
2. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus X4
4. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to St Edmund's Streetbus X4
8h 8m

Southwold to Northampton by bus, train, foot, and subway

109Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Northampton via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Coach Park via St Stephens Street, Norwich, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 8h.

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