The distance between Southwold and Carlisle is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Southwold to Carlisle by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carlisle → Southwold if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle.
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Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Carlisle.
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Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Carlisle.
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There are several options for getting from Southwold to Carlisle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).
The distance between Southwold and Carlisle is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Southwold and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Carlisle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Carlisle. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Southwold and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southwold and Carlisle. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street, Allison St and Barford St. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.
Borderbus, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Southwold and Carlisle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Carlisle. The distance is around 501km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 5h 10m | £285($340) | every 2 hours | 888km (552 miles) |
Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 50m | £370($435) | once daily | 721km (448 miles) |
Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 55m | £225($265) | hourly | 949km (590 miles) |
Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 55m | £215($255) | every 2 hours | 914km (568 miles) |
Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 55m | £240($285) | every 2 hours | 891km (554 miles) |
Train to Ipswich, plane | 6hrs | £310($365) | every 4 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 35m | £330($395) | every 3 hours | 997km (619 miles) |
Train | 5h 50m | £195($230) | hourly | 659km (409 miles) |
Bus | 10h 20m | £30($35) | 5 times a week | 649km (403 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | £87($105) | on demand | 501km (311 miles) |
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