The average bus between Dover and Southwold takes 17h 7m and the fastest bus takes 10h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover to Southwold. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Dover and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Southwold at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 17h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover to Southwold? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Southwold station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
Dover to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Kings Head station.
The distance between Dover and Southwold is 135.9 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Kings Head via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 37m.