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How to get fromBournemouth to Lowestoftby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Lowestoft by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain train
    5h 46m
    £97–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    8h 51m
    £29–44

  3. Drive  219.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Lowestoftcar car 219.8 mi
    4h 39m
    £56–80

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane SOU - NWI
    7h 36m
    £175–538

  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    9h 4m
    £40–69

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LHR - NWI
    7h 59m
    £164–639

Bournemouth to Lowestoft by train and subway

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Lowestoft via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Railway Station via London Heathrow Airport and Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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