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Manchester to Southwold buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Southwold takes 14h 43m and the fastest bus takes 8h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

14h 43m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Southwold bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Southwold at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 14h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus21h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus21h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus21h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus9h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus21h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus9h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus21h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusBorderbus8h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Southwold.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 288.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Kings Head via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Norwich, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 25m.

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