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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Southwold is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Kings Head via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Southwold?

The distance between Manchester and Southwold is 260 miles. The road distance is 215.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Manchester to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Southwold bus from?

Manchester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Southwold bus arrive?

Manchester to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Southwold is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Manchester to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1745+ hotels available in Southwold.

Manchester to Southwold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
6h 43m
Drive 214.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Southwoldcar 214.7 mi
4h 13m
£52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 10m
Fly from Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
6h 46m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LBA - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 26m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI) flights

29Weekly Planes

4h 48mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Kings Head via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 10m.

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