Sheffield to Lowestoft by train

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Overview: trains from Sheffield to Lowestoft

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sheffield 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 05:30 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 238
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey AU$52.56 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 43m
Train operators 4

Going from Sheffield to Lowestoft by train

About to set off from Sheffield to Lowestoft by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Sheffield to Lowestoft

Getting from Sheffield to Lowestoft by rail typically costs AU$52.56, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Sheffield to Lowestoft departure frequency and train timetable

With 21 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 37 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:30 and the last one is at 23:45. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:42, with the last one at 23:38.

Travel time and distance between Sheffield and Lowestoft

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 23 minutes, covering a total of 238 kilometres.

Booking Sheffield to Lowestoft trains in advance

Booking your Sheffield to Lowestoft tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 and a half months before departure.

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Making the most of your trip to Lowestoft

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lowestoft.

FAQs about the train journey from Sheffield to Lowestoft

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

The total journey from Sheffield to Lowestoft is 238 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.