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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Wakefield is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Norwich and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Wakefield?

The distance between Lowestoft and Wakefield is 207 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Wakefield without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 5h 8m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Lowestoft to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Wakefield train from?

Lowestoft to Wakefield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.

Train or fly from Lowestoft to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Wakefield is to train via Peterborough which takes 5h 8m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £120 - £750 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Wakefield train arrive?

Lowestoft to Wakefield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Wakefield is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Lowestoft to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1986+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Lowestoft to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Lowestoft to Wakefield by train, car, or plane

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Norwich
2. Take the train from Norwich to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgate
5h 8m
£48–103
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Norwich to SheffieldNorwich - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield KirkgateSheffield - Leeds / ...
6h 27m
£42–168
Drive 186.4 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Wakefield186.4 mi
3h 36m
£47–68
Fly
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NWI - LBA
7h 4m
£121–722

Lowestoft to Wakefield by train

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Wakefield Westgate via Norwich and Peterborough in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 3 times a day.

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