How to travel from Southwold to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Bradford is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Southwold to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Leeds.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £440($520)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Bradford Interchange station.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance336km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £58 ($69).

The distance between Southwold and Bradford is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Southwold and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Bradford is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Bradford. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lowestoft, Norwich, Peterborough and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

East Midlands Railways and LNER run train services between Southwold and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southwold and Bradford. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Borderbus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Southwold and Bradford. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Bradford. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bradford is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bradford. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Southwold and Bradford. The distance is around 336km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Bradford

Transport options from Southwold to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
£95($115)
hourly382km (238 miles)
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
£440($520)
every 2 hours788km (490 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
£315($375)
hourly534km (332 miles)
Train to Ipswich, plane5h 60m
£150($180)
hourly1,026km (637 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
£460($545)
every 2 hours882km (548 miles)
Bus
9h 5m
£34($40)
5 times a week534km (332 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£58($69)
on demand336km (209 miles)

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Airports near Bradford

The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bradford
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Bradford
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Bradford