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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Derby is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Parkside and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Derby?

The distance between Lowestoft and Derby is 175 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Derby without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Lowestoft to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Derby bus from?

Lowestoft to Derby bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Derby?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Derby is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Derby bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Derby bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Derby is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Lowestoft to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Derby.

Lowestoft to Derby - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lowestoft to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to NottinghamNorwich - Sheffield / ...
5h 3m
£37–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Parkside727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Station777
4. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
8h 1m
Drive 160.2 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Derby160.2 mi
3h 14m
£41–59

Lowestoft to Derby by train and bus

95Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Norwich to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £26–100 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Station via Bus Station, Parkside, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 1m.

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