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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
    5h 29m
    £50–185

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationbusX21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    8h 49m

  3. Drive 220.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lowestoft to Bournemouthcar220.5 mi
    4h 39m
    £55–79

  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeNWI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
    9h 37m
    £198–636

  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationbusX21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
    10h 11m

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeNWI - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    8h 49m
    £190–811

Lowestoft to Bournemouth by train and subway

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Bournemouth via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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