The average train between Southampton and Lowestoft takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Lowestoft. 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 Southampton and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Lowestoft? 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 Southampton to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Lowestoft station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Southampton to Lowestoft train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Lowestoft train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Southampton to Lowestoft train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southampton and Lowestoft is 279 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lowestoft via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 5h 13m.