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How to get fromLowestoft to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Peterborough

    best
    1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 15m
    £91–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    9h 32m
    £26–44

  3. Drive 211.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lowestoft to Manchestercar car 211.7 mi
    4h 10m
    £53–77

  4. Fly from Norwich International Airport

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NWI - MAN
    7h 5m
    £100–581

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    6h 27m
    £111–190

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    6h 26m
    £135–373

Lowestoft to Manchester by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Shudehill Interchange via Norwich and Newhall Street in around 9h 32m.

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