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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Southwold is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Halesworth via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Swindon to Southwold?

The distance between Swindon and Southwold is 193 miles. The road distance is 186.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Swindon to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Southwold bus from?

Swindon to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Southwold train from?

Swindon to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Southwold?

The best way to get from Swindon to Southwold is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Swindon to Southwold bus arrive?

Swindon to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swindon to Southwold train arrive?

Swindon to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Southwold is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Swindon to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1903+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 45m
£86–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 6m
£27–40
Drive 185.1 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Southwoldcar 185.1 mi
3h 43m
£47–68
Bus via Fleming Way
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 25m
£40–61

Swindon to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to North Green via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Kings Head via London Heathrow Airport, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 6m.

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