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How to get fromCardiff to Southwoldby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    6h 42m
    £116–199

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h 50m
    £35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    9h 54m
    £42–70

  4. Drive  252.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Southwoldcar car 252.1 mi
    5h 9m
    £63–91

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 12m
    £105–913

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    7h 57m
    £104–308

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane EXT - NWI
    4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    11h 46m
    £179–648

Cardiff to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Southwold, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to North Green via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 54m.

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