Transfer Southwold-lgw Gatwick

Gatwick Airport to Southwold Taxi Service is provided by Onward Travel Solutions Ltd. We offer a transfer service from Southwold to any U.K Airport, whether you need a car, people carrier, executive car, executive people carrier or minibus Onward Travel Solutions Ltd are here to help. If you are traveling to or from Gatwick Airport please select the type of journey required from the drop down and you will be able to extract an instant quote. If you are traveling to a different airport please click Reset and select the correct airport from the drop down. All our bookings are pre booked and pre paid for so you can rest assured we will be there to meet you or take you to your destination.

Overview of Southwold

The town of Southwold is located North East of Gatwick airport a distance of 137 miles that would take around 2 hours 30 minutes by taxi via the M25, A12 and A14. It is located on the North Sea coast at the mouth of the River Blyth within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is around 11 miles (18 km) south of Lowestoft and 29 miles (47 km) north-east of Ipswich.

Southwold was mentioned in Domesday Book (1086) as a fishing port, and, after the "capricious River Blyth withdrew from Dunwich in 1328, bringing trade to Southwold in the 15th century", it received its town charter from Henry VII in 1489. Over the following centuries, however, a shingle bar built up across the harbour mouth, preventing the town from becoming a major Early Modern port. In 1659 a fire devastated most of the town and damaged St Edmund's Church, whose original structure dated from the 12th century. The fire created a number of open spaces within the town which were never rebuilt. Today this "series of varied and very delightful village greens" and the restriction of expansion because of the surrounding marshes, have preserved its genteel appearance.

Southwold today has been described as Islington-on-Sea due to its wealth and its links with the arts. Many celebrities have been seen in the area. Michael Palin called the town "a lovely place, with an atmosphere of its own. It might be called a quintessential seaside town, but with its spruce streets and Georgian houses I think it is really rather exceptional."

Southwold has its own Pier, built in the 1900's, to accomodate the steamers bring daytrippers to the town. Today it houses many amusements and cafes. One of the main landmarks of Southwold is the Lighthouse located in the centre of town, which is a Grade II listed building, to which guided visits can be arranged. Tours can also be taken around Adnams Brewery, which has been based in the town since 1872 and recently received the Good Pub Guide Brewery of the Year Award 2011.

Extensive Fleet

We provide access to a large fleet of vehicle sizes and types. Regardless of your party size, luggage or special requirements, we can usually provide the perfect vehicle.

If you have any queries about vehicle suitability, please check our vehicle calculator.

Saloon Car: Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Ford Mondeo or VW Passat or similar.

Executive Car: E Class Mercedes or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. E-Class Mercedes or similar.

Estate Car: Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 4 standard suitcases (23kg max). Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar.

People Carrier: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar.

Executive People Carrier: Mercedes Viano or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. Mercedes Viano or similar.

8 Seater Minibus: VW Transporter or similar. These can accommodate 8 passengers plus up to 8 standard suitcases (23kg max). VW Transporter or similar.

Southwold Hotel Addresses:

The Swan Hotel

Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EG

Tel: 01502 722186

The Randolph Hotel

41 Wangford Road, Southwold, IP18 6PZ

Tel: 01502 723603

Sutherland House

56 High Street, Southwold, IP18 6DN

Tel: 01502 724544

The Blyth Hotel

Station Road, Southwold, IP18 6AY

Tel: 01502 722632

Avondale Guest House

18 North Parade, Southwold, IP18 6LT

Tel: 01502 724806

The Kings Head Hotel

25 High Street, Southwold, IP18 6AD

Tel: 01502 724517

Barley House

11 East Cliff, Southwold, IP18 6JJ

Tel: 01502 723452