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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Southampton is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Coach Station via Norwich and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Southwold and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Southwold to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Halesworth and arriving at Southampton Central via Ipswich, Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Southwold to Southampton?

The distance between Southwold and Southampton is 196 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Southwold to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southwold to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Southwold to Southampton?

The best way to get from Southwold to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Southwold to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southwold to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwold to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Southampton is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Southwold to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 24m
£81–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
9h 30m
£29–45
Drive 187.9 mi
1. Drive from Southwold to Southamptoncar 187.9 mi
4h 4m
£47–67
Bus, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NWI - SOU
7h 45m
£135–360
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 29m
£98–167
Bus, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NWI - LCY
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 36m
£138–773

Southwold to Southampton by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 195 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Southampton Central via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Coach Station via St Stephens Street, Norwich, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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