The distance between Birmingham and Southwold is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Southwold 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 London Euston then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.
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Take the bus to Norwich Central Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.
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There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Birmingham and Southwold is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (151 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Birmingham and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Southwold is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Southwold. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Birmingham to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Greater Anglia run train services between Birmingham and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Birmingham and Southwold. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Birmingham to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Megabus UK and Borderbus run regular bus services between Birmingham and Southwold. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Southwold. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | £120($145) | hourly | 361km (224 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4hrs | £315($370) | every 3 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | £18($21) | 5 times a week | 330km (205 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | £49($58) | on demand | 281km (175 miles) |
London Midland
Greater Anglia
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Loganair
Borderbus
The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.