Lowestoft to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Lowestoft to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lowestoft to Birmingham, 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 05:42 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 4hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 247
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey US$94.50 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 21m
Train operators 11

Discover Lowestoft to Birmingham by train

Planning a train adventure from Lowestoft to Birmingham? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train tickets between Lowestoft and Birmingham

The cheapest train tickets from Lowestoft to Birmingham start at US$94.50. 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 Lowestoft to Birmingham is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 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 timetable for travel between Lowestoft and Birmingham

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Lowestoft to Birmingham by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:42

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:30

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:07

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:35

  • Average number of daily trains: 28 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 38 minutes

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Lowestoft to Birmingham?

On this route spanning 247 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 41 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Lowestoft and Birmingham?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Lowestoft and Birmingham 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Lowestoft to Birmingham travels smooth and enjoyable

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

FAQs about the train journey from Lowestoft to Birmingham

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

The distance between Lowestoft and Birmingham is 247 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.