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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Southwell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Southwell

With a population of 6,425, Southwell is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Southwell to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Southwell

Southwell in September
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southwell in September
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Southwell

Plane

Although Southwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 23 miles from Southwell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Southwell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southwell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southwell to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Southwell Bleasby, Notts is the busiest station in Southwell. Another popular train station is Southwell Fiskerton, Notts, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southwell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Southwell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southwell, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southwell takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Southwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 23 miles from Southwell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Southwell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southwell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southwell to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Southwell Bleasby, Notts is the busiest station in Southwell. Another popular train station is Southwell Fiskerton, Notts, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southwell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Southwell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southwell, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southwell takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Southwell

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southwell

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Southwell

Most booked hotels in Southwell

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Beaumond Cross Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Southwell Stays
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Maypole at Wellow
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Millgate House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£96+
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Ashiana Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£51+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Southwell

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Southwell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Southwell is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Southwell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Southwell is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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