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, The Sail Loft (53 Ferry Rd) and Coasters of Southwold (12 Queen St) 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 29 miles from Southwold. The shortest domestic flight to Southwold departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southwold, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Southwold to Birmingham takes 1h 58m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 10m trip. The train station in Southwold is called Southwold Bus, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Southwold is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 96 miles 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southsea, the bus ride to Southwold takes 110 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 110 miles.
Airlines serving Southwold
Where to stay in Southwold
Average rates range from around £161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 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 £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.54. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southwold, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.