The average bus between Whitstable and Southwold takes 15h 50m and the fastest bus takes 9h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitstable 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 twice daily between Whitstable and Southwold. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Southwold at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Long Reach and take an average of 15h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Southwold station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
Whitstable to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Long Reach station.
Whitstable to Southwold bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Kings Head station.
The distance between Whitstable and Southwold is 116.4 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour Street to Kings Head via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 9h 59m.