The average train between Bournemouth and Norwich takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Norwich. 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 Bournemouth and Norwich. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Norwich at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Norwich? 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 Bournemouth to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Norwich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Bournemouth to Norwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Norwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Bournemouth to Norwich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bournemouth and Norwich is 304.9 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Norwich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 36m.