The average bus between Southwold and Ipswich takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southwold to Ipswich. 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 Southwold and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southwold is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Police Station and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southwold to Ipswich? 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 Southwold to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Southwold station and arriving at Ipswich station via Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Southwold to Ipswich bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Police Station.
Southwold to Ipswich bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Tower Ramparts Bus Station.
The distance between Southwold and Ipswich is 46.5 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Kings Head to Tower Ramparts Bus Station via Police Station and Car Park in around 3h 57m.