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.
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.
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Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.
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Take the train to London Waterloo then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Norwich Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £410($485) | every 3 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane and bus | 5h 40m | £355($420) | every 3 hours | 843km (524 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | £120($145) | hourly | 356km (221 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 30m | £22($26) | 5 times a day | 426km (265 miles) |
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station | 7h 35m | £14($17) | 5 times a day | 415km (258 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £65($77) | on demand | 374km (232 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.