How to travel from Southwold to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Windsor is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southwold to Windsor by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WindsorSouthwold if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ipswich and then to London Liverpool Street.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Greater Anglia

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T5.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Southwold and Windsor is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (113 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Southwold and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Windsor is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Windsor. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Slough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Greater Anglia run train services between Southwold and Windsor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southwold and Windsor. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Borderbus and National Express run regular bus services between Southwold and Windsor. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to London Liverpool Street. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Windsor is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Windsor. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Windsor. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

How do I get from Southwold to Windsor

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Windsor

Transport options from Southwold to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£84($100)
hourly216km (134 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£8($10)
5 times a day344km (214 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£42($50)
on demand241km (150 miles)

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Airports near Windsor

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

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Windsor
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Windsor
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Windsor