Lowestoft to Stansted Airport by train

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Overview: trains from Lowestoft to Stansted Airport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lowestoft to Stansted Airport, 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 05:37 View journey
Last train 23:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 121
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey US$49.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 20m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Lowestoft to Stansted Airport by train

Want to know how to get from Lowestoft to Stansted Airport by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Lowestoft to Stansted Airport take around 2 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 121 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lowestoft is scheduled to depart at around  05:37. The last departure is usually at around 23:30 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lowestoft at around 06:06, with the last train leaving at around 23:30. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$49.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Stansted Airport, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Stansted Airport.

Is there a direct train from Lowestoft to Stansted Airport?

The journey between Lowestoft and Stansted Airport usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lowestoft to Stansted Airport every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Lowestoft to Stansted Airport?

The Lowestoft to Stansted Airport train travel takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lowestoft to Stansted Airport train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Stansted Airport leaving Lowestoft at around 05:37 and the last train leaving at around 23:30 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lowestoft at around 06:06, with the final departure at 23:30.

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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.