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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southwold and Ely takes 7h 49m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southwold to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 49m
Duration
108 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Southwold to Ely bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Southwold and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southwold is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Ely at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at St Stephens Street and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    BorderbusNational ExpressStar Cabs13h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 25m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 15m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex4h 53m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 25m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 15m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex4h 53m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 25m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 15m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex4h 53m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 25m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 15m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex4h 53m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex6h 25m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 15m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex4h 53m • 2 changes
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    BorderbusNational ExpressStephensons of Essex5h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southwold to Ely? 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.

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  • Distance: 107.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Market Street via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, Horse Racing Museum, and The Guineas Bus Station in around 5h 13m.

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