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How to get fromLowestoft to Bournemouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lowestoft to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 21m
    £102–229

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus bus X22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    9h 24m
    £45–118

  3. Drive 222.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lowestoft to Bournemouthcar car 222.7 mi
    4h 38m
    £55–80

  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NWI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 35m
    £145–708

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NWI - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    8h 46m
    £103–538

Lowestoft to Bournemouth by train and subway

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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