How to travel from St Andrews to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Southwold is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from St Andrews to Southwold 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, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £280($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Norwich.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station then Norwich Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance702km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Southwold

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($335).

The distance between St Andrews and Southwold is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from St Andrews and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Southwold is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £280 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between St Andrews and Southwold. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from St Andrews to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Dundee City Centre station, Edinburgh, Peterborough, Norwich and Lowestoft. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and East Midlands Railways run train services between St Andrews and Southwold. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 8h 25m, 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 St Andrews and Southwold. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Edinburgh Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Norwich Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Stagecoach East Scotland, Megabus UK, FlixBus, National Express and Borderbus run regular bus services between St Andrews and Southwold. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 St Andrews and Southwold. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Southwold

Transport options from St Andrews to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5hrs
£280($335)
every 3 hours765km (476 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 25m
£235($280)
every 3 hours860km (534 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane and bus7h 5m
£145($170)
every 3 hours833km (517 miles)
Train
8h 25m
£140($165)
every 2 hours812km (504 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
£41($49)
twice daily1,062km (660 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
£120($145)
on demand702km (436 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and Southwold

Train operators

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