How to travel from Swindon to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Southwold is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon 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 SouthwoldSwindon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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plane
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £755($895)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Southwold

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Southwold by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).

The distance between Swindon and Southwold is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Swindon and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Southwold is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Southwold. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Halesworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Swindon and Southwold. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Swindon and Southwold. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Norwich Bus Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

National Express and Borderbus run regular bus services between Swindon and Southwold. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 Swindon and Southwold. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Southwold

Transport options from Swindon to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£105($125)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 40m
£755($895)
every 3 hours913km (567 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
£14($17)
4 times a day385km (239 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£53($63)
on demand306km (190 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