The average bus between Lewes and Southwold takes 11h 23m and the fastest bus takes 9h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lewes 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 Lewes and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Lewes is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Southwold at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 11h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lewes 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 Lewes to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Southwold station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
Lewes to Southwold bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Lewes to Southwold bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Kings Head station.
The distance between Lewes and Southwold is 198.5 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Kings Head via Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 26m.