The distance between Norwich and Southwold is around 50km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Norwich to Southwold by train, taxi, 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 bus to Southwold North Green.
Borderbus
Take the train to Lowestoft then take a taxi to Southwold.
Multiple operators
Take a taxi to Southwold.
Yellow Taxis
+ 4 othersThere are several options for getting from Norwich to Southwold by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Norwich and Southwold is around 50km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (26 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Norwich and Southwold by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Norwich to Southwold is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Norwich and Southwold. We recommend that you take a taxi to Southwold. instead which will take 42min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Norwich and Southwold. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Norwich and Southwold with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 25m.
Borderbus run regular bus services between Norwich and Southwold. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Lowestoft then take a taxi to Southwold. instead which will take 1hr.
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 Norwich and Southwold. The distance is around 50km (31 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Southwold is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 25m | hourly | 65km (40 miles) | |
Train and Taxi | 1hr | £45($53) | hourly | 58km (36 miles) |
Taxi | 42min | £72($85) | on demand | 50km (31 miles) |
Drive | 42min | £9($11) | on demand | 50km (31 miles) |
Greater Anglia
Borderbus
The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.