The average train between Lowestoft and Manchester takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Lowestoft to Manchester. 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 4 hours between Lowestoft and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Manchester station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Lowestoft to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Lowestoft to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Lowestoft to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lowestoft and Manchester is 289.5 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Manchester Piccadilly via Norwich, Peterborough, and Doncaster in around 6h 14m.