How to travel from Southwold to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Peterborough is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Southwold to Peterborough by train 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 Norwich and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £75($89)
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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Peterborough by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £75 ($89) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Southwold and Peterborough is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Southwold and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Peterborough is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £75 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Peterborough. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lowestoft and Norwich. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways run train services between Southwold and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Peterborough. We recommend that you drive to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Peterborough is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Peterborough. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Peterborough

Transport options from Southwold to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£75($89)
hourly193km (120 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£30($36)
on demand174km (108 miles)

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Airports near Peterborough

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Peterborough