The average bus between Grays and Southwold takes 9h 34m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Grays 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 3 times a day between Grays and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Southwold at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Grays 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 Grays to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Southwold station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Grays to Southwold bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.
Grays to Southwold bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Kings Head station.
The distance between Grays and Southwold is 132.6 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Ebbsfleet International to Kings Head via Stratford International, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 6h 1m.