The average train between Manchester and Lowestoft takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Manchester to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Manchester to Lowestoft train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Lowestoft is 289.5 km. The road distance is 388 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwich every 3 hours. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 29m.