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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Southwold is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kings Head via Coach Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Basildon to Southwold?

The distance between Basildon and Southwold is 139 miles. The road distance is 88.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Basildon to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Southwold bus from?

Basildon to Southwold bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Southwold?

The best way to get from Basildon to Southwold is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Basildon to Southwold bus arrive?

Basildon to Southwold bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Southwold is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Basildon to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Southwold.

Basildon to Southwold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 99 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Becclestrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
5h 20m
£57–114
Drive 88.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Southwoldcar 88.1 mi
1h 49m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
7h 16m
Train, line 99 bus
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kings Headbus 99
5h 22m
£71–143
Line 300 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
5h 39m
£45–86

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

40Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.3 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to North Green via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Beccles, and Old Market Place in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kings Head via Coach Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 7h 16m.

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