How to travel from Dumfries to Southwold, United Kingdom

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.

10 routes found

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.

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £200($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train, Plane and Bus

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.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Abington Service Area, Birmingham Brunel Street then Norwich Central Bus Station and then to Kings Head.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance553km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Southwold

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Southwold

Transport options from Dumfries to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 40m
£200($240)
hourly712km (442 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus + 6 similar
6h 50m
£155($185)
every 4 hours899km (559 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane and bus7h 15m
£175($210)
every 3 hours948km (589 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane and bus7h 25m
£280($330)
every 3 hours1,017km (632 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane and bus7h 25m
£300($355)
every 4 hours981km (610 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane and bus7h 35m
£235($280)
every 4 hours967km (601 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane and bus7h 45m
£360($430)
twice a week849km (528 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane and bus7h 55m
£225($265)
every 3 hours1,020km (634 miles)
Bus
13hrs
£46($55)
5 times a week842km (523 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
£95($115)
on demand553km (344 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