How to travel from Bangor to Southwold, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Southwold is around 727km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bangor to Southwold by ferry, train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Southwold → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London City (LCY), train and bus
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Norwich.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Southwold.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Southwold
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Southwold by ferry, train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Bangor and Southwold is around 727km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)
It takes around 14h 20m to get from Bangor and Southwold by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Southwold is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Southwold is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Southwold is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Southwold. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Southwold. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 14h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Southwold is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 14h 20m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Southwold
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London City (LCY), train and bus + 7 similar | 5h 50m | £235($280) | every 3 hours | 794km (493 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 60m | £220($260) | every 3 hours | 802km (499 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), train and bus | 6h 10m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 799km (496 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train and bus | 6h 40m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 856km (532 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train and bus | 7hrs | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 855km (531 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train and bus | 7h 20m | £210($250) | every 3 hours | 912km (567 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train and bus | 7h 25m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 862km (536 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train and bus | 8h 50m | £155($180) | every 3 hours | 782km (486 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 14h 20m | £200($235) | 3 times a week | 727km (452 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 20m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Southwold
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Bus companies
Borderbus
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Southwold
The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Southwold
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Southwold
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Southwold