How to travel from Dundee to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Southwold is around 707km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dundee 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, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £275($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Norwich.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street then Norwich Central Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance707km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($330).

The distance between Dundee and Southwold is around 707km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549km (341 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Dundee and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Southwold is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £275 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Southwold. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, Peterborough, Norwich and Lowestoft. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and East Midlands Railways run train services between Dundee and Southwold. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Dundee and Southwold. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street and Norwich Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Borderbus run regular bus services between Dundee and Southwold. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Dundee and Southwold. The distance is around 707km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Southwold

Transport options from Dundee to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 5 similar
4h 30m
£275($330)
every 3 hours745km (463 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 45m
£230($275)
every 3 hours840km (522 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane and bus6h 30m
£140($165)
every 3 hours813km (505 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane and bus6h 40m
£240($285)
every 3 hours881km (548 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane and bus7h 5m
£260($305)
every 3 hours902km (561 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane and bus7h 10m
£195($230)
every 3 hours885km (550 miles)
Train
7h 50m
£135($160)
every 2 hours792km (492 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
£55($65)
5 times a week967km (601 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
£125($145)
on demand707km (439 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