How to travel from Southwold to Exeter, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Exeter is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Southwold to Exeter 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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Train

Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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plane
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Bus, Plane and Train

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.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £825($980)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Exeter Sidwell St.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance482km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Exeter

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Exeter by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Southwold and Exeter is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Southwold and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Exeter is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Exeter. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southwold and Exeter. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southwold and Exeter. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Borderbus, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Southwold and Exeter. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Exeter. 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. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Southwold and Exeter. The distance is around 482km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Exeter

Transport options from Southwold to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
£135($160)
hourly460km (286 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
£825($980)
every 2 hours968km (602 miles)
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, plane and train6h 20m
£635($755)
every 2 hours1,079km (671 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
£17($20)
5 times a day575km (357 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£84($100)
on demand482km (299 miles)

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Airports near Exeter

The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Exeter
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Exeter
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Exeter