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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Norwich and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Norwich, Peterborough and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Manchester?

The distance between Lowestoft and Manchester is 248 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 6h 16m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Lowestoft to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Manchester bus from?

Lowestoft to Manchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Manchester train from?

Lowestoft to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.

Train, bus or fly from Lowestoft to Manchester?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Manchester is to train via Peterborough which takes 6h 16m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £420 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Manchester bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Manchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Manchester is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Lowestoft to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Lowestoft to Manchester?

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 16m
£93–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
9h 26m
£36–75
Drive 211.7 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Manchestercar 211.7 mi
4h 10m
£52–75
Fly Norwich International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 7m
£106–413
Train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 27m
£111–180
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 13m
£130–397
Fly Norwich International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
8h 21m
£123–543

Lowestoft to Manchester by train

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Distance: 246.5 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Manchester Piccadilly via Norwich, Peterborough, and Doncaster in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Manchester Central Coach Station via Norwich, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 26m.

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