The average bus between Manningtree and Southwold takes 12h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 57m. 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 4 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 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Cattle Market Bus Station and take an average of 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 26m • 3 changesWant 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 Bendalls Court station and arriving at Car Park station via Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
Manningtree to Southwold bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, depart from Bendalls Court station.
Manningtree to Southwold bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Car Park station.
The distance between Manningtree and Southwold is 59.8 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Bendalls Court to Kings Head via Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Car Park, and Co-Op in around 5h 5m.