There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Southwold by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Norwichtrain
- Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus 146
5h 40m£63–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus
- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Norwichbus
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
10h 5m£32–46Drive 172.5 mi
- Drive from Doncaster to Southwoldcar 172.5 mi
3h 17m£43–62Train
- Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 52m£75–124
Doncaster to Southwold by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Southwold is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Southwold is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange and arriving at Kings Head via Luton DART Parkway and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Halesworth via Peterborough and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Doncaster and Southwold is 205 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Southwold without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Doncaster to Southwold, including transfers.
Doncaster to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange station.
Doncaster to Southwold train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Southwold is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Southwold, England?
You can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange to Kings Head via Luton DART Parkway, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Doncaster to North Green via Peterborough, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 52m.
Train from Doncaster to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Doncaster to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Peterborough to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Halesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- 01502 714565
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borderbus
Bus from Kings Lane to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Borderbus
Bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Borderbus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange to Luton DART Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Doncaster to Southwold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.
Doncaster to Southwold train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Southwold is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Doncaster to Southwold.
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