How to travel from Belfast to Southwold, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Southwold is around 711km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Belfast to Southwold by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Southwold → Belfast 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 15m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£235($275)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Glasgow Central then Peterborough and then to Norwich.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Southwold.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Southwold
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Southwold by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around £110 ($135) and will take around 5h 25m. 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($275).
The distance between Belfast and Southwold is around 711km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)
It takes around 13hrs to get from Belfast and Southwold by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Southwold is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £235 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Southwold is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £110 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast 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 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast 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 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Belfast to Southwold. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Glasgow Central then Peterborough and then to Norwich. instead which will take 13hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Southwold is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Southwold
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London City (LCY), train and bus + 7 similar | 5h 15m | £235($275) | every 3 hours | 781km (485 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 25m | £110($135) | every 3 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and bus | 5h 25m | £220($260) | every 3 hours | 789km (490 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train and bus | 6h 5m | £165($200) | every 3 hours | 842km (523 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train and bus | 6h 15m | £145($175) | every 3 hours | 832km (517 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train and bus | 6h 35m | £205($240) | every 3 hours | 889km (552 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train and bus | 6h 35m | £180($210) | every 3 hours | 839km (521 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train and bus | 8hrs | £145($175) | every 3 hours | 759km (472 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13hrs | £175($210) | 6 times a week | 1,024km (637 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 14h 10m | £135($160) | 3 times a week | 711km (442 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10hrs | £115($140) | every 4 hours | 752km (467 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Southwold
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Thameslink
Southern Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Borderbus
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