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Exeter to Southwold

Rome2Rio compared 8 ways to get from Exeter to Southwold. The best route is Train, a distance of 401.791 km.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Becclestrain train
    7h 24m
    £135–261

  2. Drive 277 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Southwoldcar car 277 mi
    5h 39m
    £69–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    11h

  4. Fly from Exeter, bus

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

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Becclestrain train
    8h 24m
    £127–285

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    11h 35m

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    8h 34m

  8. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    4. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus
    10h 48m

Exeter to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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, Beccles, and Old Market Place in around 7h 24m. 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.

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