How to travel from Southwold to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Sheffield is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Southwold to Sheffield 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 SheffieldSouthwold if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ipswich and then to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Old Market Place and then to Great Yarmouth Market Gates then take the train to Norwich and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance288km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Sheffield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).

The distance between Southwold and Sheffield is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Southwold and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Sheffield. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lowestoft, Norwich and Sheffield. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Southwold and Sheffield. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Sheffield. We recommend that you drive to Sheffield United F.C.. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Sheffield. The distance is around 288km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Sheffield

Transport options from Southwold to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
£90($110)
every 2 hours342km (213 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 30m
£310($365)
every 2 hours536km (333 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 30m
£56($66)
every 4 hours380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£50($59)
on demand288km (179 miles)

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Airports near Sheffield

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

DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Sheffield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Sheffield
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Sheffield