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How to get fromSouthwold to Portsmouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southwold to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 23m
    £85–196

  2. Drive 183.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southwold to Portsmouthcar car 183.4 mi
    3h 54m
    £45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    9h

  4. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NWI - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 37m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    9h 39m

  6. Bus, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane NWI - LCY
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 57m

  7. Bus, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NWI - SOU
    7h 31m

Southwold to Portsmouth by bus, train, and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Portsmouth & Southsea via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to St Georges Square via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 39m.

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