How to travel from Sheffield to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Southwold is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sheffield 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.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Norwich.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £450($535)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Southwold by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).

The distance between Sheffield and Southwold is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Sheffield and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Southwold is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Southwold. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield, Norwich and Lowestoft. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Sheffield and Southwold. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Sheffield and Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Southwold. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Sheffield and Southwold. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Sheffield to Southwold

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Southwold

Transport options from Sheffield to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
£90($110)
every 3 hours342km (212 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
5h 20m
£450($535)
every 3 hours883km (549 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£49($58)
on demand283km (176 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