How to travel from Southwold to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Southwold and Bangor is around 719km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Southwold to Bangor by train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Southwold if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£200($240)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southwold to Bangor by train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £120 ($145) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).
The distance between Southwold and Bangor is around 719km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Southwold and Bangor by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £255 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Bangor is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £120 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southwold and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southwold and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Bangor is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 85km (53 miles) from Bangor. Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Southwold to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £255 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 30m | £255($300) | hourly | 719km (446 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 4h 55m | £250($295) | hourly | 727km (452 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 25m | £180($215) | hourly | 780km (484 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 55m | £170($205) | hourly | 779km (484 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 6hrs | £220($260) | hourly | 836km (520 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 6h 5m | £155($185) | hourly | 818km (508 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 6h 30m | £195($230) | hourly | 788km (489 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14h 30m | £200($240) | 3 times a week | 727km (452 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 10m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 773km (480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southwold and Bangor
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Bangor
The following major airports near Bangor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Bangor
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Bangor
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Bangor