The distance between Southwold and Canterbury is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Southwold to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Southwold if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ipswich then Stratford (London) and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Canterbury West.
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There are several options for getting from Southwold to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between Southwold and Canterbury is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (77 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Southwold and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Canterbury. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford (London) and Stratford International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Greater Anglia and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Southwold and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Southwold and Canterbury. We recommend that you drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich then Stratford (London) and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southwold and Canterbury. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | £100($120) | hourly | 273km (170 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 55m | £41($48) | 5 times a day | 340km (211 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £41($49) | on demand | 237km (147 miles) |
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South Eastern Trains Service
Borderbus
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.