How to travel from Lincoln to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Southwold is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lincoln to Southwold by train, bus and car. 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 Peterborough then Norwich and then to Lowestoft.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Southwold by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Lincoln and Southwold is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lincoln and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Southwold is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Southwold. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln 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 3h 35m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Lincoln and Southwold. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Lincoln and Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Southwold. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough then Norwich and then to Lowestoft. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Lincoln and Southwold. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Lincoln to Southwold

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Southwold

Transport options from Lincoln to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£95($115)
every 2 hours284km (176 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 10m
£53($63)
every 3 hours293km (182 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£37($44)
on demand215km (134 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