The average bus between Lowestoft and Southend-on-Sea takes 7h 27m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lowestoft to Southend-on-Sea. 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 every 4 hours between Lowestoft and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 57m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Lowestoft to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers station and arriving at Coach Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Lowestoft to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.
Lowestoft to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Lowestoft and Southend-on-Sea is 126.1 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Travel Centre via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 54m.