The average train between Suffolk and Bournemouth takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Suffolk 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 Suffolk and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Suffolk is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Suffolk 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.
No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Suffolk station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Suffolk to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.
Suffolk to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Suffolk to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Suffolk and Bournemouth is 256.3 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Stowmarket to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 45m.