The distance between Southwold and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southwold to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Leamington Spa.
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Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Birmingham (BHX).
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Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.
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Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are several options for getting from Southwold to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Southwold and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Southwold and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Baker Street station, London Marylebone and Leamington Spa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Greater Anglia and Chiltern Railways run train services between Southwold and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
Borderbus, Megabus UK, Stagecoach Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Southwold and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Stratford-upon-Avon is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 30m | £100($120) | hourly | 342km (213 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | £315($375) | every 3 hours | 794km (493 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 5m | £22($26) | 5 times a week | 332km (206 miles) |
Bus via Norwich City Centre, Bus Station | 7h 45m | £19($22) | once daily | 357km (222 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £49($58) | on demand | 281km (175 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.