How to travel from Saint Albans to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Southwold is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Southwold by train, bus and car. 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 Farringdon then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.

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

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Norwich then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Southwold by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Saint Albans and Southwold is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Southwold is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £69 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Thameslink and Greater Anglia run train services between Saint Albans and Southwold. 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Albans and Southwold. We recommend that you drive to Southwold. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then Ipswich and then to Halesworth. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Southwold is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Southwold. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Saint Albans and Southwold. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

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

How do I get from Saint Albans to Southwold

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Southwold

Transport options from Saint Albans to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£84($100)
hourly211km (131 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 10m
£69($82)
every 3 hours286km (178 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£34($40)
on demand196km (122 miles)

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Airports near Southwold

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

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Southwold
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Southwold
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Southwold