What is the cheapest way to get from Norwich to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Bournemouth is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Norwich to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Norwich and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Norwich station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Norwich and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Bournemouth via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Norwich to Bournemouth?

The distance between Norwich and Bournemouth is 228 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.

How do I travel from Norwich to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Norwich to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £95 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Norwich to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Norwich to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Bournemouth bus from?

Norwich to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Bournemouth train from?

Norwich to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Norwich to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Norwich to Bournemouth is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Norwich to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Norwich to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Norwich to Bournemouth train arrive?

Norwich to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Norwich to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Bournemouth is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Norwich to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Norwich to Bournemouth?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 11m
£98–210
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
7h 50m
£24–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 45m
£47–114
Drive 217.3 mi
1. Drive from Norwich to Bournemouthcar 217.3 mi
3h 44m
£54–78
Fly, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NWI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 28m
£145–381

Norwich to Bournemouth by train and subway

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Distance: 226.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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