How to travel from Southwold to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Swindon is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southwold to Swindon by train, car, bus and plane. 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 Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Swindon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £800($945)
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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Swindon by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 3h 30m.

The distance between Southwold and Swindon is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Southwold and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Swindon is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Swindon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southwold and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Swindon. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Swindon. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Swindon. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Southwold to Swindon

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Swindon

Transport options from Southwold to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
£100($120)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 50m
£800($945)
every 2 hours913km (567 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£53($63)
on demand306km (190 miles)

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Airports near Swindon

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Swindon
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Swindon
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Swindon