There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Southwold by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 58m£82–142Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 25m£27–42Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
9h 9m£32–54Drive 184.5 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Southwoldcar 184.5 mi
4h 3m£46–67Fly from Southampton Airport, bus
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 7m£156–359Train to London City Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LCY - NWI
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
7h 53m£124–673Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LHR - NWI
- Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
8h 18m£154–472
Southampton to Southwold by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Southwold is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Southwold is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Halesworth via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Southampton and Southwold is 195 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Southampton to Southwold, including transfers.
Southampton to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Southwold is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Southwold, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to North Green via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Kings Head via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85–550
Flights from London City Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–480
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Southwold train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Southwold is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Southampton to Southwold.
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