What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Railway Station via Luton DART Parkway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Lowestoft via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Lowestoft is 245 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £110 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Lowestoft bus from?

Greater Manchester to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Lowestoft train from?

Greater Manchester to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £430 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Lowestoft train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Lowestoft is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft.

Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

There are 1718+ hotels available in Lowestoft.

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Lowestoft by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
7h 6m
£113–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Luton DART Parkwaybus
2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
8h 43m
£31–47
Drive 211.2 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Lowestoftcar 211.2 mi
4h 10m
£53–76
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
6h 33m
£113–423

Greater Manchester to Lowestoft by bus and train

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Lowestoft, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Norwich every 3 hours. Tickets cost £100–140 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Railway Station via Luton DART Parkway and Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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