The average train between Edinburgh and Lowestoft takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Lowestoft. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Lowestoft? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Edinburgh to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Edinburgh to Lowestoft train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Edinburgh and Lowestoft is 502.7 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lowestoft via Peterborough and Norwich in around 7h 18m.