The Suffolk Coast is accessed easily by road, rail or seaway. And we’re not too far from London’s international airports.
By road
From The South, take the A12 towards Ipswich. On the outskirts of Ipswich, the A12 comes to an end at the Copdock Interchange. Head right on the A14 towards Felixstowe for approximately four miles. At junction 58, continue on the A14 only if you are heading to Felixstowe. Otherwise, return to the A12 northbound for Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Walberswick.
From The North, join the A14 towards Ipswich and Felixstowe (it serves both the M1 and A1/A1(M)). At junction 58, continue on the A14 only if you are heading to Felixstowe. Otherwise, return to the A12 for Woodbridge, Aldeburgh. If you are heading towards the north of the Suffolk Coast (Leiston, Walberswick, Southwold), you have the option of taking the A1120 ‘Tourist Route’ at junction 50 of the A14.
By rail
The Suffolk Coast is served by the East Suffolk Line. From London Liverpool Street, catch a train to Lowestoft as this will pass through Ipswich, Woodbridge, Wickham Market, Saxmundham (closest stop to Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Leiston) and Darsham (for Walberswick and Southwold).
Alternatively, take the Great Eastern Main Line to Norwich and alight at Ipswich. From there, you can take the next train on the East Suffolk Line.
Trains to Felixstowe depart from Ipswich Station regularly.
By sea
East Coast Rivers is chock full of great information for those travelling to the Suffolk Coast by sea. It includes detailed descriptions of approaches for the River Deben, River Ore and Southwold.
By air
Nearest international airports are Norwich and Stansted, although Gatwick, Heathrow and London City are all within a couple of hours’ drive away.