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.
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 47 km from Southwold. The shortest flight to Southwold from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southwold, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Southwold to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around AED 162 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 77 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 209 km and will cost you around AED 29. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Southwold
Where to stay in Southwold
Average rates range from around AED 529 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 639 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southwold
Hiring a car in Southwold
Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 AED 77.13 and AED 102.84. The most frequently booked car type in Southwold is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.