How to travel from Glastonbury to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Southwold is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Glastonbury 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 SouthwoldGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £740($875)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to London Paddington and then to Norwich then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance413km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Glastonbury and Southwold is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Glastonbury and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Southwold is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Southwold. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Glastonbury and Southwold. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Glastonbury and Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Southwold. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Southwold. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 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 Glastonbury and Southwold. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Southwold

Transport options from Glastonbury to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
£155($185)
every 4 hours390km (242 miles)
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 20m
£740($875)
4 times a day889km (553 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6hrs
£415($490)
once daily887km (551 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train and plane6h 35m
£390($460)
4 times a day1,001km (622 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 45m
£105($125)
4 times a day490km (304 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£72($85)
on demand413km (257 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