How to travel from Southwold to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Winchester is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

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

1
3 x train
+

Train

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2
bus
+
plane
+

Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £395($470)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+
train
+

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 Winchester.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance313km (195 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Winchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Southwold and Winchester is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Southwold and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Winchester is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Winchester. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Winchester. 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 40m.

Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Southwold and Winchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Winchester. We recommend that you drive to Winchester. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Winchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 313km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Southwold to Winchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Winchester

Transport options from Southwold to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£100($120)
hourly290km (180 miles)
Bus and Plane
3h 55m
£395($470)
every 2 hours773km (480 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 30m
£39($46)
5 times a day357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£54($64)
on demand313km (195 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Southwold and Winchester

Train operators

Airlines

Bus companies

Airports near Winchester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester