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

The cheapest way to get from York to Southwold is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between York and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Southwold. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Kings Head via Luton DART Parkway and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between York and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from York to Southwold. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Lowestoft via Peterborough and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from York to Southwold?

The distance between York and Southwold is 236 miles. The road distance is 206.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from York to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Southwold bus from?

York to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from York station.

Where do I catch the York to Southwold train from?

York to Southwold train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Southwold?

The best way to get from York to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the York to Southwold bus arrive?

York to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the York to Southwold train arrive?

York to Southwold train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from York to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Southwold is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from York to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1899+ hotels available in Southwold.

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There are 5 ways to get from York to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 25m
£79–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to Luton DART Parkwaybus
2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
11h 30m
£36–53
Drive 205.7 mi
1. Drive from York to Southwoldcar 205.7 mi
4h 5m
£51–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Norwichtrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
6h 29m
£81–116
Train via Ipswich
1. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 52m
£84–139

York to Southwold by train and bus

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.4 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from York to Kings Head via Peterborough, Norwich, Lowestoft, and Railway Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York to Kings Head via Luton DART Parkway, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 11h 30m.

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