How to travel from Southwold to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Leicester is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Southwold to Leicester 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 then London Liverpool Street and then to Leicester.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Cambridge Parkside and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Leicester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Southwold and Leicester is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Southwold and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Leicester is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Leicester. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways run train services between Southwold and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Leicester. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and Cambridge Parkside. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Borderbus, National Express, Megabus UK and Arriva Midlands run regular bus services between Southwold and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Southwold to Leicester

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Leicester

Transport options from Southwold to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£100($120)
hourly337km (210 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
£12($14)
once daily278km (173 miles)
Bus via Norwich City Centre, Bus Station6h 20m
£23($27)
5 times a week343km (213 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£41($49)
on demand236km (147 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester