The average train between Lowestoft and Birmingham takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lowestoft and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Birmingham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Birmingham station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Lowestoft to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Lowestoft to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Lowestoft to Birmingham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Lowestoft and Birmingham is 247.3 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Birmingham New Street via Norwich and Ely in around 5h 6m.