What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Railway Station via Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Lowestoft is 245 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £80 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Lowestoft bus from?

Greater Manchester to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £600 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Lowestoft is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft.

Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

There are 1606+ hotels available in Lowestoft.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
7h 8m
£83–127
Drive 210.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Lowestoftcar 210.7 mi
4h 8m
£52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
10h 1m
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
7h 9m
£86–589

Greater Manchester to Lowestoft by bus and train

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7h 8mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Lowestoft, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Norwich every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Railway Station via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bus Station in around 10h 1m.

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