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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Lowestoft takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Lowestoft. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 48m
Duration
195 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
  3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain train
5h 24m
£85–151

Portsmouth to Lowestoft train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia11h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 29m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 26m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 23m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 29m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 26m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 23m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 29m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 26m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 23m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 29m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 26m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 23m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Lowestoft? 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.

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  • Distance: 195 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Lowestoft, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Lowestoft via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 5h 24m.

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