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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Southwold is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Poole to Southwold?

The distance between Poole and Southwold is 230 miles. The road distance is 214.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Poole to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Southwold bus from?

Poole to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Southwold?

The best way to get from Poole to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Poole to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Southwold is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Poole to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1767+ hotels available in Southwold.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
6h 31m
£80–159
Drive 213.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Southwoldcar 213.5 mi
4h 35m
£53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
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
9h 50m
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 2m
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 30m

Poole to Southwold by train, subway, foot, and bus

107Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.6 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Poole to North Green via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 50m.

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