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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ipswich and Southwold takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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.

5h 40m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 522 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Northgate Street to Car Parkbus bus 64
  2. Take the bus from Car Park to Co-Opbus bus 522 / ...
4h 27m
£8–9

Ipswich to Southwold bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Southwold at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Car Park and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk38h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 54m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 54m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 54m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 54m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk3h 54m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes

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    First in Norfolk & SuffolkBorderbusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk4h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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.

Map of how to get from Ipswich to Southwold.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Southwold, England?

You can take a bus from Northgate Street to Kings Head via Car Park and Co-Op in around 4h 27m.

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