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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
    7h 33m
    £97–209

  2. Drive 276.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Southwoldcar276.9 mi
    5h 36m
    £68–98

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus146
    11h 30m

  4. Fly from Exeter, bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)planeEXT - NWI
    2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
    8h 9m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
    4. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus146
    9h 57m

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)planeBRS - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
    8h 33m

Exeter to Southwold by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Kings Head via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Waveney Chambers in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 11h 30m.

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