Manchester to Lowestoft by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Lowestoft

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester 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 00:53 View journey
Last train 23:56 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 290
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey AU$224.84 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 14m
Train operators 4

Manchester to Lowestoft by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Manchester to Lowestoft? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 290 kilometres.

Train travel between Manchester and Lowestoft: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Manchester to Lowestoft:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$224.84

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Manchester to Lowestoft daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Lowestoft on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 16 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:53: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:56: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:55: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:28: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 54 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Manchester to Lowestoft

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 5 hours and 18 minutes, spanning 290 kilometres in total.

When do tickets between Manchester and Lowestoft go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Manchester and Lowestoft 4 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making your Manchester to Lowestoft travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Lowestoft.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Lowestoft

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

The train route from Manchester to Lowestoft covers 290 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.