The average train between Norwich and Bournemouth takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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.
Trains run hourly between Norwich and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Norwich to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Norwich to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Norwich and Bournemouth is 304.9 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 15m.