How to travel from York to Southwold, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Southwold is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from York to Southwold by train, bus, car, taxi 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

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
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Taxi, Plane and Bus

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £555($655)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sheffield and then to Norwich then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)
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Drive

Drive to Southwold.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Southwold

There are several options for getting from York to Southwold by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £82 ($95) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).

The distance between York and Southwold is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from York and Southwold by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from York to Southwold is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between York and Southwold, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £82 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Southwold. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from York to Southwold. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, Norwich and Lowestoft. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

LNER, Grand Central and East Midlands Railways run train services between York and Southwold. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Southwold. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Southwold. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 York and Southwold. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Southwold is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from York to Southwold

Compare travel optionsbetween York and Southwold

Transport options from York to Southwold
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
£90($110)
every 2 hours372km (231 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
£555($655)
every 3 hours759km (471 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
£450($530)
every 3 hours829km (515 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 50m
£82($95)
every 3 hours431km (268 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£59($70)
on demand338km (210 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