The average bus between Reading and Southwold takes 9h 3m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Southwold at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Southwold station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Reading to Southwold bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Southwold bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Kings Head station.
The distance between Reading and Southwold is 206 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Kings Head via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 8h 4m.