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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Norwich, Peterborough and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Manchester?

The distance between Lowestoft and Manchester is 248 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 6h 19m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lowestoft to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Manchester train from?

Lowestoft to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.

Train or fly from Lowestoft to Manchester?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester is to train via Peterborough which takes 6h 19m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £95 - £550 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Manchester train arrive?

Lowestoft to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Manchester is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lowestoft to Manchester.

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

Book your Lowestoft to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3454+ hotels available in Manchester.

Lowestoft to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lowestoft to Manchester by train, car, or plane

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncaster
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 19m
£46–128
Drive 211.4 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Manchester211.4 mi
4h 7m
£52–76
Fly Norwich International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NWI - MAN
6h 9m
£99–522
Train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 27m
£46–233
Fly Norwich International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NWI - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
7h 40m
£129–741
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
6h 12m
£97–349

Lowestoft to Manchester by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.5 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Manchester Piccadilly via Norwich, Peterborough, and Doncaster in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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