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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Lowestoft is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Railway Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Asda, St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Lowestoft via Doncaster, Peterborough and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Lowestoft?

The distance between Rotherham and Lowestoft is 200 miles. The road distance is 170.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Lowestoft without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 5h 18m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Rotherham to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Lowestoft bus from?

Rotherham to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Lowestoft train from?

Rotherham to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Lowestoft is to train via Peterborough which takes 5h 18m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Rotherham to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Rotherham to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Rotherham to Lowestoft train arrive?

Rotherham to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Lowestoft is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Rotherham to Lowestoft.

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

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Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

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Rotherham to Lowestoft - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotherham to Lowestoft by train, bus, or car

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwich
3. Take the train from Norwich to Lowestoft
5h 18m
£37–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Asda
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parkside777
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Station727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway StationX22 / ...
9h 13m
Drive 169.2 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Lowestoft169.2 mi
3h 17m
£43–61
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to NorwichLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 9m
£42–149

Rotherham to Lowestoft by train

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.9 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Lowestoft via Doncaster, Peterborough, and Norwich in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Railway Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Asda, St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside, and Bus Station in around 9h 13m.

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