There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 59m£130–250Drive 277 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Southwoldcar 277 mi
5h 39m£68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Ber Streetbus B4
- Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
11h 1mFly from Exeter, bus
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EXT - NWI
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
9h 38mTrain via London
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
8h 3m£124–277Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
12h 5mTrain to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
9h 11m
Exeter to Southwold by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Southwold is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Southwold is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Kings Head via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Kings Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Halesworth via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Exeter and Southwold is 290 miles. The road distance is 278.6 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Exeter to Southwold, including transfers.
Exeter to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Southwold, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to North Green via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Kings Head via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Ber Street, and Kings Lane in around 11h 1m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–650
Flights from Bristol Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–380
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Norwich International Airport via Manchester, Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–850
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- contactcentre@greateranglia.co.uk
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Halesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Halesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–160
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Ber Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01502 714565
- office@border-bus.co.uk
- Website
- border-bus.co.uk
Bus from Kings Lane to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.border-bus.co.uk/
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.border-bus.co.uk/
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.border-bus.co.uk/
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.border-bus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Exeter to Southwold train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Southwold is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Exeter to Southwold.
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