The distance between Southwold and Barnstaple is around 523km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Southwold to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Ipswich, London Liverpool Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to Ipswich and then to Cambridge then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Southwold to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).
The distance between Southwold and Barnstaple is around 523km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (260 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Southwold and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southwold and Barnstaple. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southwold and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.
Borderbus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Southwold and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southwold and Barnstaple. The distance is around 524km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 45m | £150($180) | hourly | 523km (325 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 45m | £270($320) | hourly | 1,409km (875 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 10m | £550($650) | every 2 hours | 1,031km (640 miles) |
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, plane and train | 7h 25m | £655($775) | every 2 hours | 1,142km (710 miles) |
Bus | 10h 30m | £36($43) | 4 times a week | 631km (392 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | £90($110) | on demand | 524km (326 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.