The average bus between Manningtree and Southwold takes 8h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manningtree 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 Manningtree and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manningtree is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Southwold at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Cattle Market Bus Station and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manningtree 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 Manningtree to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Manningtree station and arriving at Southwold station via Old Cattle Market Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Manningtree to Southwold bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, depart from Bendalls Court station.
Manningtree to Southwold bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, arrive at Street Farm Road station.
The distance between Manningtree and Southwold is 59.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from Bendalls Court to Kings Head via Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Street Farm Road, Saxon Road, and Water Tower in around 4h 32m.