The average train between Sheffield and Lowestoft takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Sheffield to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Sheffield to Lowestoft train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sheffield and Lowestoft is 238.1 km. The road distance is 320 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Norwich every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 32m.