The average train between Lowestoft and Southampton takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lowestoft and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Southampton? 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 train from Lowestoft to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Southampton station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Lowestoft to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Lowestoft to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Lowestoft and Southampton is 279 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Southampton Central via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 39m.