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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Southwold is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Swindon to Southwold?

The distance between Swindon and Southwold is 215 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Swindon to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Southwold bus from?

Swindon to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Southwold?

The best way to get from Swindon to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Swindon to Southwold bus arrive?

Swindon to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Southwold is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Swindon to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Southwold.

Swindon to Southwold - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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 Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
6h 20m
£72–243
Drive 185.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Southwold185.1 mi
3h 41m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head146
9h 10m
Bus via Cambridge
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Parkside
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head146
9h 20m

Swindon to Southwold by train and bus

104Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Kings Head via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Waveney Chambers in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 10m.

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