The average train between Lowestoft and Edinburgh takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Edinburgh. 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 hourly between Lowestoft and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Edinburgh? 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 Lowestoft to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Lowestoft to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Lowestoft to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Lowestoft to Edinburgh train tickets online with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Lowestoft and Edinburgh is 502.7 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Edinburgh Waverley via Norwich and Peterborough in around 7h 35m.