How to travel from Bournemouth to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Southwold is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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.

👋 Also check out SouthwoldBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £410($485)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Norwich Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).

The distance between Bournemouth and Southwold is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Bournemouth and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Southwold is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £65 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Southwold. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Stratford station, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

South Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Bournemouth and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Bournemouth and Southwold. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Norwich Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Megabus UK, National Express and Borderbus run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Southwold. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Bournemouth and Southwold. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Southwold

Transport options from Bournemouth to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
£410($485)
every 3 hours813km (505 miles)
Train to Woking, plane and bus5h 40m
£355($420)
every 3 hours843km (524 miles)
Train
4h 30m
£120($145)
hourly356km (221 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
£22($26)
5 times a day426km (265 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station7h 35m
£14($17)
5 times a day415km (258 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£65($77)
on demand374km (232 miles)

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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