How to travel from Southwold to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Salisbury is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Southwold to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Ipswich then Stratford (London) and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £405($480)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance342km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Salisbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 5h 40m. 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 £59 ($70).

The distance between Southwold and Salisbury is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Southwold and Salisbury 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 Salisbury is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Salisbury. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford (London) and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Southwold and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Salisbury. We recommend that you drive to Salisbury. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Salisbury. The distance is around 342km (212 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 Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Southwold to Salisbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Salisbury

Transport options from Southwold to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
£110($130)
hourly317km (197 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
£405($480)
every 2 hours805km (500 miles)
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, plane and train5h 20m
£800($950)
every 2 hours931km (579 miles)
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, plane and train5h 40m
£345($410)
every 2 hours804km (500 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 40m
£47($56)
5 times a day385km (239 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£59($70)
on demand342km (212 miles)

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Airports near Salisbury

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Salisbury
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Salisbury
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Salisbury