How to travel from Birmingham to Southwold, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Euston then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £315($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich Central Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance281km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Southwold

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Birmingham to Southwold

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Southwold

Transport options from Birmingham to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
£120($145)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Plane and Bus
4hrs
£315($370)
every 3 hours766km (476 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
£18($21)
5 times a week330km (205 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£49($58)
on demand281km (175 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Birmingham and Southwold

Train operators

Airports near Southwold

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

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Southwold
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Southwold
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Southwold