How to travel from Chichester to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Southwold is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chichester to Southwold by train, bus and car. 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 Horsham, London Victoria then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance294km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Southwold by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Chichester and Southwold is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Chichester and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Southwold is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Southwold. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria, Liverpool Street station, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Southern Service and Greater Anglia run train services between Chichester and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chichester and Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Southwold. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham, London Victoria then Ipswich and then to Halesworth. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Chichester and Southwold. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Chichester to Southwold

Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Southwold

Transport options from Chichester to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
£95($115)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
£90($110)
every 3 hours378km (235 miles)
Train to London Victoria, bus6h 10m
£84($100)
every 3 hours377km (234 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£51($60)
on demand294km (183 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