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Trip Overview

The average train between Lowestoft and Exeter takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 33m
Duration
294 mi
Distance
£156
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
5h 55m
£130–229

Lowestoft to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Lowestoft and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 17m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 49m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 49m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 49m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 49m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Exeter? 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: 294.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Exeter St Davids via Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 55m.

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