The average bus between Basildon and Southwold takes 8h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon 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 Basildon and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Southwold at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basildon 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 Basildon to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Southwold station via London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Basildon to Southwold bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Southwold bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Kings Head station.
The distance between Basildon and Southwold is 118.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Kings Head via Coach Station, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 7h 16m.