How to travel from Newport to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Southwold is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newport 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

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £380($450)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Norwich Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance423km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Newport to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Newport and Southwold is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Newport and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Southwold is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Southwold. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Newport and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Newport and Southwold. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Norwich Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express and Borderbus run regular bus services between Newport and Southwold. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 4h 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 Newport and Southwold. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Southwold

Transport options from Newport to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
£125($150)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
£380($450)
every 3 hours917km (570 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
£750($890)
every 3 hours889km (553 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£15($18)
5 times a day470km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£74($87)
on demand423km (263 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