How to travel from Southwold to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and London is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southwold to London 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 and then to London Liverpool Street.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

Greater Anglia

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Framlingham Thomas Mills School and then to Tower Ramparts Bus Station then take the train to London Liverpool Street.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to London Liverpool St.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance177km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and London

There are several options for getting from Southwold to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Southwold and London is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Southwold and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to London is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and London. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth and Ipswich. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Greater Anglia run train services between Southwold and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 London. We recommend that you drive to London Liverpool St. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to London. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to London Liverpool Street. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

How do I get from Southwold to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and London

Transport options from Southwold to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£68($81)
hourly175km (109 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 55m
£37($44)
5 times a week189km (117 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£31($37)
on demand177km (110 miles)

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London