Leeds to Lowestoft by train

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Overview: trains from Leeds to Lowestoft

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leeds to Lowestoft, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:15 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 4hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 265
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey AU$132.13 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 23m
Train operators 8

Travelling from Leeds to Lowestoft by train

Considering a train trip from Leeds to Lowestoft? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train travel from Leeds to Lowestoft

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Leeds to Lowestoft:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$132.13

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Leeds to Lowestoft departure timetable

On this route, 23 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Leeds at 00:15 and the last leaving at 22:40 during the week.

For weekend travel to Lowestoft, the earliest departure is at 02:05 and the last one is at 21:45. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 51 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Leeds and Lowestoft

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 20 minutes, covering a total of 265 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Leeds and Lowestoft

Tickets for travel between Leeds and Lowestoft can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Lowestoft

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lowestoft.

FAQs about the train journey from Leeds to Lowestoft

Want to know more about your journey from Leeds to Lowestoft? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Leeds and Lowestoft spans 265 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.