How to travel from Stirling to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Southwold is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Stirling 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.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £290($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Navigation Street then Norwich Central Bus Station and then to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance678km (421 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 13h 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 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($345).

The distance between Stirling and Southwold is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 557km (346 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Stirling and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Southwold is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £290 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Southwold. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, Peterborough, Norwich and Lowestoft. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER and East Midlands Railways run train services between Stirling and Southwold. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Stirling and Southwold. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street and Norwich Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Megabus UK and Borderbus run regular bus services between Stirling and Southwold. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling 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 5h 25m.

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 Stirling and Southwold. The distance is around 678km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Southwold

Transport options from Stirling to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 6 similar
5h 25m
£290($345)
every 3 hours831km (516 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and bus5h 50m
£145($170)
every 3 hours816km (507 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane and bus5h 55m
£135($160)
every 3 hours780km (485 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and bus6hrs
£255($300)
every 3 hours881km (547 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane and bus6hrs
£235($280)
every 3 hours848km (527 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and bus6h 35m
£230($275)
every 3 hours883km (549 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane and bus6h 35m
£190($220)
every 3 hours852km (529 miles)
Train
7h 5m
£130($155)
every 2 hours756km (470 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
£50($59)
5 times a week879km (546 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
£115($140)
on demand678km (421 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