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Lowestoft to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lowestoft and Bournemouth takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£113
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
5h 28m
£99–176

Lowestoft to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Lowestoft and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 15m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 24m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 24m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Bournemouth? 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.

Map of how to get from Lowestoft to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Lowestoft, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Bournemouth via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 28m.

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