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How to get fromSouthampton to Lowestoftby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Lowestoft by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain train
    5h 9m
    £87–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    8h 43m
    £26–40

  3. Drive  193.3 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Lowestoftcar car 193.3 mi
    4h 17m
    £48–69

  4. Fly from Southampton Airport

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane SOU - NWI
    7h 3m
    £145–377

  5. Bus via Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    8h 53m
    £37–62

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LCY - NWI
    7h 36m
    £138–690

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LHR - NWI
    7h 52m
    £186–700

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    8h 25m
    £132–364

Southampton to Lowestoft by train and subway

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lowestoft via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southampton Central Station to Railway Station via London Heathrow Airport and Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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