York to Lowestoft by train

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Overview: trains from York to Lowestoft

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 04:38 View journey
Last train 22:20 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 3hr 58m View journey
Distance (km) 251
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey €79.98 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 26m
Train operators 8

Going from York to Lowestoft by train

About to set off from York 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 travel between York and Lowestoft: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from York to Lowestoft:

  • Cheapest tickets: €63.89

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train times for travel between York and Lowestoft

If you are taking the train from York to Lowestoft, you will have 31 trains each day (with a departure every 24 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:40. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:20. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:38, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:13.

Train travel time and distance from York to Lowestoft

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 58 minutes. The total distance travelled is 251 kilometres.

Booking York to Lowestoft trains in advance

Booking your York to Lowestoft tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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More information on train travel from York to Lowestoft

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Lowestoft city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Lowestoft

Want to know more about your journey from York 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 York to Lowestoft is 251 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.