How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Southwold is around 345km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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.

👋 Also check out SouthwoldStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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plane
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £455($540)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance345km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £60 ($71).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Southwold is around 345km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (169 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Stoke on Trent and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Southwold is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Southwold. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Avanti West Coast and Greater Anglia run train services between Stoke on Trent and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Southwold. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Norwich Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Megabus UK and Borderbus run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Southwold. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Southwold. The distance is around 345km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Southwold

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
£135($160)
hourly414km (257 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
£455($540)
every 3 hours874km (543 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus5hrs
£340($405)
every 3 hours837km (520 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
£28($33)
5 times a week402km (250 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£60($71)
on demand345km (215 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