The average train between South Shields and Lowestoft takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between South Shields and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
South Shields to Lowestoft train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Lowestoft train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Norwich station.
The distance between South Shields and Lowestoft is 350 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Lowestoft via Central Station, Newcastle, Peterborough, and Norwich in around 6h 53m.