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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Southwold is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Kings Head via Coventry and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Chester to Southwold?

The distance between Chester and Southwold is 293 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Chester to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Southwold bus from?

Chester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Southwold?

The best way to get from Chester to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Chester to Southwold bus arrive?

Chester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Can I drive from Chester to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Southwold is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Chester to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Southwold.

Chester to Southwold - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 31m
£115–209
Drive 235.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Southwoldcar 235.8 mi
4h 44m
£59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Coventry to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 35m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 22m
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
8h 43m
£119–230
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
8h 59m
£128–212
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Norwichtrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
9h 19m
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
9h 19m
£88–176

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

82Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.6 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Kings Head via London Euston, Euston station, Highbury & Islington station, Highbury & Islington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Kings Head via Coventry, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 35m.

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