Leicester to Lowestoft by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Lowestoft

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester 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 06:15 View journey
Last train 21:58 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 3hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 195
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey £29.00 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 54m
Train operators 5

Leicester to Lowestoft by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Leicester to Lowestoft? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 195 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Leicester and Lowestoft

The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Lowestoft start at £29.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Leicester to Lowestoft is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Leicester and Lowestoft

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 24 trains make this journey of 195 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Leicester is at 06:15 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:58.

During the weekend, 06:15 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:54 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 48 minutes.

Average train travel time from Leicester to Lowestoft

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 55 minutes, travelling a total distance of 195 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Leicester to Lowestoft?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your Leicester to Lowestoft travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Lowestoft.

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Lowestoft

Want to know more about your journey from Leicester 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 Leicester to Lowestoft covers 195 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.