How to travel from Southwold to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Cambridge is around 128km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Southwold to Cambridge by train, bus and car. 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 Ipswich and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

Greater Anglia

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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to Cambridge Jesus College.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance128km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Southwold and Cambridge is around 128km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Southwold and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth and Ipswich. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Greater Anglia run train services between Southwold and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Cambridge. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Borderbus, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Southwold and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 10m 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 Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Cambridge. The distance is around 128km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Southwold to Cambridge

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Cambridge

Transport options from Southwold to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
£64($76)
hourly155km (96 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
£12($14)
5 times a week168km (104 miles)
Bus via Norwich City Centre, Bus Station3h 30m
£6($7)
5 times a day166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£23($27)
on demand128km (79 miles)

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Airports near Cambridge

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge