The distance between Dumfries and Southwold is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 10m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dumfries 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 Southwold → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Carlisle, London Euston then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.
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Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head.
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Take the bus to Abington Service Area, Birmingham Brunel Street then Norwich Central Bus Station and then to Kings Head.
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There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).
The distance between Dumfries and Southwold is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (287 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Dumfries and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Southwold is to drive which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Southwold. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast and Greater Anglia run train services between Dumfries and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Dumfries and Southwold. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abington Service Area, Birmingham Brunel Street and Norwich Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.
Stagecoach West Scotland, Megabus UK and Borderbus run regular bus services between Dumfries and Southwold. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Dumfries and Southwold. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £200 ($240).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 6h 40m | £200($240) | hourly | 712km (442 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus + 6 similar | 6h 50m | £155($185) | every 4 hours | 899km (559 miles) |
Train to Carlisle, plane and bus | 7h 15m | £175($210) | every 3 hours | 948km (589 miles) |
Train to Carlisle, plane and bus | 7h 25m | £280($330) | every 3 hours | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Central, plane and bus | 7h 25m | £300($355) | every 4 hours | 981km (610 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Central, plane and bus | 7h 35m | £235($280) | every 4 hours | 967km (601 miles) |
Train to Carlisle, plane and bus | 7h 45m | £360($430) | twice a week | 849km (528 miles) |
Train to Carlisle, plane and bus | 7h 55m | £225($265) | every 3 hours | 1,020km (634 miles) |
Bus | 13hrs | £46($55) | 5 times a week | 842km (523 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | £95($115) | on demand | 553km (344 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.