The average bus between Ely and Southwold takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ely 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 Ely and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Southwold at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at The Guineas Bus Station and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ely 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 Ely to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Southwold station via The Guineas Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Ely to Southwold bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Market Street station.
Ely to Southwold bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Kings Head station.
The distance between Ely and Southwold is 96.6 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Kings Head via The Guineas Bus Station, Horse Racing Museum, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 4h 57m.