How to travel from Peak District National park to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Southwold is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Southwold by train, 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 SouthwoldPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £450($535)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Norwich.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Southwold by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Peak District National park and Southwold is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Peak District National park and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Southwold is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Southwold. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Sheffield, Norwich and Lowestoft. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Peak District National park and Southwold. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Peak District National park and Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Southwold. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 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 Peak District National park and Southwold. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Southwold

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Southwold

Transport options from Peak District National park to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
£450($535)
every 3 hours853km (530 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6hrs
£520($615)
every 3 hours883km (548 miles)
Train
5h 50m
£100($120)
every 3 hours375km (233 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£55($65)
on demand314km (195 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