How to travel from Londonderry to Southwold, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Southwold is around 832km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Londonderry to Southwold by train, ferry, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Southwold → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Norwich.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Southwold.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Southwold
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Southwold by train, ferry, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 11h 20m. 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Londonderry and Southwold is around 832km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 663km (412 miles)
It takes around 16h 25m to get from Londonderry and Southwold by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Southwold is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Southwold is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 16h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Southwold is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 16h 25m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Southwold
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 15m | £165($195) | 4 times a day | 832km (517 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 16h 25m | £195($230) | 3 times a week | 858km (533 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 20m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 856km (532 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Southwold
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Borderbus
Train operators
Translink UK
East Midlands Railways
Thameslink
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
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