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.
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.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Railway Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Norwich station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Manchester to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Lowestoft bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Manchester and Lowestoft is 289.5 km. The road distance is 340 km.
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.