How to travel from Southwold to Cotswolds, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Cotswolds is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southwold to Cotswolds by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CotswoldsSouthwold if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Kemble.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £505($600)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Cotswolds.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance321km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Cotswolds

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Cotswolds by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Southwold and Cotswolds is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Southwold and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Kemble. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southwold and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southwold and Cotswolds. We recommend that you drive to Cotswolds. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Cotswolds is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Cotswolds. The distance is around 321km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Southwold to Cotswolds

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Cotswolds

Transport options from Southwold to Cotswolds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
£140($165)
hourly348km (216 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
5h 50m
£505($600)
5 times a week931km (579 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£56($66)
on demand321km (199 miles)

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Airports near Cotswolds

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Cotswolds
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Cotswolds