What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Lowestoft?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Lowestoft is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Lowestoft?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Lowestoft via Nottingham and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Derby to Lowestoft?

The distance between Derby and Lowestoft is 175 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Lowestoft without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £30 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Lowestoft?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Derby to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Lowestoft bus from?

Derby to Lowestoft bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Lowestoft train from?

Derby to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Derby to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Derby to Lowestoft is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Derby to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Derby to Lowestoft bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Lowestoft train arrive?

Derby to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from Derby to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Lowestoft is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Derby to Lowestoft.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Lowestoft?

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Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Lowestoft.

Derby to Lowestoft - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Lowestoft by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 12m
£34–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
8h 30m
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Lowestoftcar 160.3 mi
3h 15m
£40–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Copeland Street to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Lowestofttrain
6h 51m
£37–93

Derby to Lowestoft by train

95Weekly Trains

5h 12mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Norwich hourly. Tickets cost £21–100 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside, and Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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