Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Southwold deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southwold in September
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 flight to Southwold from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southwold, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Southwold to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Southwold is called Southwold Bus, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Southwold is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 96 miles from Southwold. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southwold, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Southwold takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 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 flight to Southwold from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southwold, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Southwold to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Southwold is called Southwold Bus, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Southwold is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 96 miles from Southwold. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southwold, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Southwold takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Southwold

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Southwold

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southwold

Average rates range from around $259 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southwold

Most booked hotels in Southwold

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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1063 reviews)
$321+
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The Sail Loft
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 985 reviews)
$222+
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The Randolph Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1113 reviews)
$221+
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Sutherland House
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 726 reviews)
$133+
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The Westleton Crown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1283 reviews)
$214+
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Renting a car in Southwold

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Southwold (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Southwold is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Southwold (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Southwold is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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