The average train between Lowestoft and Manchester takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Lowestoft to Manchester. 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 every 2 hours between Lowestoft and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Lowestoft to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Lowestoft to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Lowestoft to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lowestoft and Manchester is 289.5 km. The road distance is 388 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 43m.