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.
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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Take the train to Norwich.
East Midlands Railways
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Kings Head.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 50m | £90($110) | every 3 hours | 342km (212 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | £450($535) | every 3 hours | 883km (549 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £49($58) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
Borderbus
Loganair
The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.