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

Southwold in February
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southwold in February
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southwold, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Southwold to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Southwold takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southwold, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Southwold to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Southwold takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Southwold

Airlines serving Southwold

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southwold

Average rates range from around £162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southwold

Most booked hotels in Southwold

Valley Farmhouse B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£129+
The Swan
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£231+
White Hart Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
Blyth Lodge B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Sutherland House
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Randolph Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£92+

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. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southwold, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southwold, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.