How to travel from Southwold to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Worcester is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Southwold to Worcester 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 WorcesterSouthwold if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Worcester Shrub Hill.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £290($345)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to Birmingham Brunel Street then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance324km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Worcester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).

The distance between Southwold and Worcester is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Southwold and Worcester 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 Worcester is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Worcester. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Worcester. 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 4h 45m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southwold and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Worcester. We recommend that you drive to Worcester. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Worcester is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Worcester. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Worcester. The distance is around 324km (201 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 Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Worcester

Transport options from Southwold to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
£115($140)
hourly375km (233 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
£290($345)
every 2 hours807km (502 miles)
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, plane and train5h 10m
£530($625)
every 2 hours953km (592 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
£23($27)
5 times a week372km (231 miles)
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, train7hrs
£79($95)
5 times a day429km (267 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£57($67)
on demand324km (201 miles)

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Airports near Worcester

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Worcester
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Worcester
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Worcester