The distance between Peterborough and Southwold is around 173km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Peterborough 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.
👋 Also check out Southwold → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Norwich and then to Lowestoft.
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Take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Kings Head.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Southwold by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Peterborough and Southwold is around 173km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Peterborough and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Southwold is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Southwold. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Norwich and Lowestoft. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Peterborough and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Southwold. instead which will take 2h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich and then to Lowestoft. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Peterborough and Southwold. The distance is around 173km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £75($89) | hourly | 193km (120 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3hrs | £31($37) | every 3 hours | 202km (125 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £30($36) | on demand | 173km (108 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.