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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 32m.

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 10m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Norwich and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Manchester?

The distance between Lowestoft and Manchester is 242 miles. The road distance is 212.9 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 which takes 6h 27m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Lowestoft to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Manchester bus from?

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

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, bus or fly from Lowestoft to Manchester?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £420 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lowestoft to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Manchester is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Lowestoft to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 27m
£111–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
9h 32m
£30–46
Drive 211.7 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Manchestercar 211.7 mi
4h 10m
£53–76
Fly Norwich International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 12m
£111–420
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 12m
£136–384
Fly Norwich International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
8h 26m
£121–438

Lowestoft to Manchester by train

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Shudehill Interchange via Norwich and Millennium Point in around 9h 32m.

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