How to travel from Southwold to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and York is around 339km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Southwold to York by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Peterborough and then to York.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
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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 York.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £300($355)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to Thetford then take the train to Peterborough and then to York.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance339km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and York

There are several options for getting from Southwold to York by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).

The distance between Southwold and York is around 339km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Southwold and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to York is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and York. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lowestoft, Norwich and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Southwold and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 York. We recommend that you drive to York. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to York. We recommend that you take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to York. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 339km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and York

Transport options from Southwold to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
£90($110)
hourly372km (231 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 45m
£300($355)
hourly578km (359 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi4h 45m
£640($755)
every 2 hours759km (471 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 45m
£450($530)
every 2 hours828km (515 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£47($56)
every 4 hours399km (248 miles)
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, train7h 55m
£90($105)
5 times a week555km (345 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£59($70)
on demand339km (211 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York