The average train between Bournemouth and Stowmarket takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Stowmarket. 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 Stowmarket. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Stowmarket at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Stowmarket? 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 Stowmarket. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Stowmarket station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Bournemouth to Stowmarket train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Stowmarket train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Bournemouth to Stowmarket train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bournemouth and Stowmarket is 257.7 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Stowmarket via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 6m.