How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 SouthwoldStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £315($375)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southwold is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leamington Spa, London Marylebone, Baker Street station, Liverpool Street station, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Chiltern Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sainsbury's and Norwich Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Megabus UK, Borderbus and National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southwold. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwold. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 40m
£315($375)
every 3 hours795km (494 miles)
Train
4h 40m
£105($125)
every 4 hours348km (216 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 60m
£22($26)
5 times a week331km (206 miles)
Bus via Cambridge Parkside7h 25m
£19($22)
once daily358km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£49($58)
on demand282km (175 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