The distance between Southwold and Stoke on Trent is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Southwold to Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on Trent → Southwold if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Stoke-on-Trent.
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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 Stoke-on-Trent.
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Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Newcastle Town Centre Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Southwold to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 6h 30m. 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 £60 ($71).
The distance between Southwold and Stoke on Trent is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (169 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Southwold and Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on Trent is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.
Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Southwold and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southwold and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Borderbus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Southwold and Stoke on Trent. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southwold and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 346km (215 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 Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 5m | £130($155) | hourly | 414km (257 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 45m | £305($365) | hourly | 526km (327 miles) |
Train to Ipswich, plane | 5h 40m | £330($390) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 45m | £455($540) | every 2 hours | 874km (543 miles) |
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, plane and train | 5h 5m | £315($375) | every 2 hours | 836km (520 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | £29($34) | 5 times a week | 403km (250 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £60($71) | on demand | 346km (215 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.