How to travel from Edinburgh to Southwold, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Southwold is around 611km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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 → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Norwich then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Southwold
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £120 ($145) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Edinburgh and Southwold is around 611km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Edinburgh and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Southwold is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Southwold. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, Norwich and Lowestoft. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
LNER and East Midlands Railways run train services between Edinburgh and Southwold. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Edinburgh and Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh 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 5h 40m.
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 Edinburgh and Southwold. The distance is around 611km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Southwold
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 6 similar | 5h 35m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 736km (457 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | £290($345) | every 3 hours | 839km (521 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), train and bus | 5h 45m | £230($270) | every 3 hours | 805km (500 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and bus | 6h 10m | £145($175) | every 3 hours | 844km (524 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and bus | 6h 10m | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 826km (513 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train and bus | 6h 15m | £175($210) | 5 times a day | 879km (546 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train and bus | 6h 15m | £180($215) | every 3 hours | 808km (502 miles) |
Train | 6h 15m | £120($145) | every 2 hours | 698km (434 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, bus | 10hrs | £140($165) | 5 times a week | 799km (497 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | £105($125) | on demand | 611km (380 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Southwold
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Borderbus
Airports near Southwold
The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Southwold
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Southwold
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Southwold