The average train between Bournemouth and Sudbury takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Sudbury. 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 Sudbury. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Sudbury at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Sudbury? 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 Sudbury. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Sudbury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Bournemouth to Sudbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Sudbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Bournemouth to Sudbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bournemouth and Sudbury is 233 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bus Station via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Colchester, and The Bricklayers Arms in around 3h 56m.