The average bus between Harwich and Southwold takes 10h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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 Harwich and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Southwold at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Cattle Market Bus Station and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 11m • 3 changes


5h 11m • 3 changes


5h 41m • 3 changesArrives +2 days



39h 21m • 3 changes


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6h 32m • 3 changesArrives next day



15h 21m • 3 changes


5h 16m • 3 changes


6h 32m • 3 changesArrives next day



15h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Harwich 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 Harwich to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Southwold station via Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Harwich to Southwold bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, depart from Old Cattle Market Bus Station.
Harwich to Southwold bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, arrive at Co-Op station.
The distance between Harwich and Southwold is 50.6 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Arms to Kings Head via Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Car Park, and Co-Op in around 5h 21m.