Southwold travel guide
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You're Going to Love Southwold
With a population of 3,944, Southwold is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Southwold to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Southwold
Where to Eat in Southwold
If you’re looking for affordable options, Coasters of Southwold (12 Queen St) and The Sail Loft (53 Ferry Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Southwold
How to Get to Southwold
Plane
Although Southwold doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 47 km from Southwold. The shortest domestic flight to Southwold departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southwold, followed by Train. The train journey from Southwold to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 34m trip. The train station in Southwold is called Southwold Bus, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Southwold is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 154 km from Southwold. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southwold, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Southwold takes 217 km and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Southwold
Where to stay in Southwold
Average rates range from around £156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southwold
Most booked hotels in Southwold
Hiring a car in Southwold
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Southwold (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Southwold is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.