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Norwich to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Norwich and Bournemouth takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 37m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£113
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 22m
£93–172

Norwich to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Norwich and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Norwich to Bournemouth? 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.

Map of how to get from Norwich to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Norwich to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 22m.

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