How to travel from Southwold to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Crewe is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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 Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £445($525)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Crewe by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 4h 15m. 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 £63 ($75).

The distance between Southwold and Crewe is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Southwold and Crewe 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 Crewe is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Crewe. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Crewe. 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 4h 15m.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Southwold and Crewe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Crewe. We recommend that you drive to Crewe. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Crewe. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Crewe is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Crewe. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Crewe. The distance is around 365km (227 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 Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Southwold to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Crewe

Transport options from Southwold to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
£135($160)
hourly433km (269 miles)
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
£445($525)
every 4 hours834km (518 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
£295($350)
every 4 hours487km (302 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£63($75)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Crewe

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Crewe
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Crewe
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Crewe