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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Lowestoft takes 8h 48m and the fastest bus takes 8h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lowestoft. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 48m
Duration
275 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Lowestoft bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 41m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 41m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 41m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 36m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 16m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk9h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusFirst in Norfolk & Suffolk8h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lowestoft? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 275.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Railway Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bus Station in around 9h 28m.

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