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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    6h 44m
    £86–326

  2. Drive 235.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Southwoldcar car 235.8 mi
    4h 44m
    £57–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    10h 45m

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane MAN - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    7h 54m

  5. Train via Cambridge

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    8h 25m
    £90–309

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Norwichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus bus 146
    8h 49m

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

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Kings Head via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Parkside, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 45m.

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