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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Southwold to Exeter?

The distance between Southwold and Exeter is 290 miles. The road distance is 281.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Southwold to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Exeter bus from?

Southwold to Exeter bus services, operated by Borderbus, depart from Kings Head station.

Train or bus from Southwold to Exeter?

The best way to get from Southwold to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Southwold to Exeter bus arrive?

Southwold to Exeter bus services, operated by Borderbus, arrive at St Stephens Street station.

Can I drive from Southwold to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Exeter is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Southwold to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1366+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 27m
£96–214
Train via London
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halesworth to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 54m
£55–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
11h 24m
Drive 279.9 mi
1. Drive from Southwold to Exetercar 279.9 mi
5h 38m
£69–100
Bus, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane NWI - EXT
10h 13m
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NWI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 42m

Southwold to Exeter by bus and train

93Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.3 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Exeter St Davids via Police Station, Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kings Head to Bampfylde Street via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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