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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Southwold is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Southwold is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Exeter to Southwold?

The distance between Exeter and Southwold is 290 miles. The road distance is 278.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Exeter to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Southwold bus from?

Exeter to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Southwold?

The best way to get from Exeter to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Exeter to Southwold bus arrive?

Exeter to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Southwold is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Exeter to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1767+ hotels available in Southwold.

Exeter to Southwold - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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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 Halesworthtrain
6h 55m
£121–212
Drive 276.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Southwoldcar 276.9 mi
5h 38m
£68–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Wokingtrain
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
11h 44m
Fly from Exeter, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EXT - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
11h 50m
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)plane BRS - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 36m

Exeter to Southwold by train, foot, and bus

101Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.8 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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 55m. 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 50m.

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