The distance between Northampton and Southwold is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Northampton 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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Take the train to London Euston then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.
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Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station then Norwich Central Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.
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There are several options for getting from Northampton to Southwold by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Northampton and Southwold is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Northampton and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Southwold is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Southwold. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
London Midland and Greater Anglia run train services between Northampton and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Northampton and Southwold. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and Norwich Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
National Express, Megabus UK, Borderbus and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Northampton and Southwold. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then Ipswich and then to Halesworth. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Northampton and Southwold. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | £81($95) | hourly | 286km (178 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £21($25) | 5 times a week | 346km (215 miles) |
Bus via Bus Station | 6h 10m | £6($7) | 5 times a day | 274km (170 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £37($44) | on demand | 211km (131 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.