How to travel from Southwold to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Wrexham is around 387km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Southwold to Wrexham 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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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ipswich and then to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £340($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance387km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £67 ($79).

The distance between Southwold and Wrexham is around 387km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Southwold and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Wrexham. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station and Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Southwold and Wrexham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Wrexham. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street, Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street, Chester Bus Interchange and Chester station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Borderbus, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Southwold and Wrexham. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 25m 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 Wrexham. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Wrexham is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Wrexham. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Wrexham. The distance is around 387km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Wrexham

Transport options from Southwold to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
£160($190)
hourly486km (302 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 30m
£340($400)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Train to Ipswich, plane6h 35m
£415($490)
every 4 hours1,233km (766 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 30m
£485($575)
every 2 hours897km (557 miles)
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, plane and train5h 55m
£205($240)
5 times a week481km (299 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
£30($36)
5 times a week481km (299 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£67($79)
on demand387km (240 miles)

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Airports near Wrexham

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Wrexham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Wrexham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Wrexham