The average train between York and Lowestoft takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
York to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your York to Lowestoft train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Lowestoft is 250.5 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from York to Lowestoft via Peterborough and Norwich in around 4h 57m.