The average bus between Ilford and Southwold takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilford 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 Ilford and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Southwold at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford Bus Station and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilford 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 Ilford to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Southwold station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Ilford to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from London Stratford - Montfichet Road station.
Ilford to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Kings Head station.
The distance between Ilford and Southwold is 139.5 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a bus from Ilford Broadway to Kings Head via Stratford Bus Station, London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 6h 38m.