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Trip Overview

The average train between Lowestoft and Sheffield takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Sheffield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 1m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Peterborough

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  1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Norwichtrain train
  2. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain train
  3. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
4h 43m
£73–139

Lowestoft to Sheffield train times

Trains run hourly between Lowestoft and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 36m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysGrand Central TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysGrand Central TrainsCross Country4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 36m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysGrand Central TrainsNorthern Trains Limited5h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaEast Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 31m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Sheffield? 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.

Map of how to get from Lowestoft to Sheffield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Lowestoft, England and Sheffield, England?

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Sheffield via Norwich, Peterborough, and Doncaster in around 4h 43m.

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