The average train between Rotherham and Lowestoft takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 hourly between Rotherham and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Rotherham to Lowestoft train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Lowestoft train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Rotherham to Lowestoft train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Lowestoft is 233.7 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Lowestoft via Doncaster, Peterborough, and Norwich in around 5h 12m.