How to travel from Southwold to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Southwold and Belfast is around 702km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Southwold to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → 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).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southwold to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £60 ($71) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Southwold and Belfast is around 702km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Southwold and Belfast by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Belfast is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £60 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southwold and Belfast. 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 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southwold and Belfast. 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 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Belfast. 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 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Belfast. 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 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £250 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | £250($295) | hourly | 707km (439 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 4h 25m | £230($270) | hourly | 715km (445 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 10m | £155($185) | hourly | 755km (469 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 15m | £160($185) | hourly | 756km (470 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 20m | £215($255) | hourly | 814km (506 miles) |
| Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 45m | £190($225) | hourly | 766km (476 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 45m | £180($210) | 3 times a week | 702km (437 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool Lime Street, ferry | 15hrs | £195($230) | once a week | 934km (580 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 25m | £95($115) | 3 times a week | 710km (441 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 35m | £60($71) | 5 times a week | 1,037km (644 miles) |
| Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, ferry | 17h 30m | £63($75) | 5 times a week | 1,053km (655 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 55m | £115($140) | every 4 hours | 753km (468 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southwold and Belfast
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Borderbus
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast