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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Southwold is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Southwold is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Kings Head via Horse Racing Museum and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Ely to Southwold?

The distance between Ely and Southwold is 95 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Ely to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Southwold bus from?

Ely to Southwold bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Market Street station.

Train or bus from Ely to Southwold?

The best way to get from Ely to Southwold is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 112 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Ely to Southwold bus arrive?

Ely to Southwold bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at The Guineas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ely to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Southwold is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Ely to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain Stansted Airport - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
3h 13m
Drive 71.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Southwoldcar 71.4 mi
1h 44m
£18–25
Train, line 99 bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
2. Take the train from Norwich to Lowestofttrain
3. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Kings Headbus 99
3h 26m
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
3h 29m
£36–48
Line 112 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to The Guineas Bus Stationbus 112
2. Take the bus from Horse Racing Museum to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
4h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ely to Southwold.

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Distance: 94.3 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Ely to North Green via Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Kings Head via The Guineas Bus Station, Horse Racing Museum, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 4h 52m.

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