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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Plymouth is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Plymouth is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Norwich and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Plymouth via Ipswich, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Plymouth?

The distance between Lowestoft and Plymouth is 348 miles. The road distance is 333.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Lowestoft to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Plymouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Plymouth train from?

Lowestoft to Plymouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Plymouth is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £160 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Plymouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lowestoft to Plymouth train arrive?

Lowestoft to Plymouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Plymouth is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Lowestoft to Plymouth.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
6h 59m
£160–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
12h 57m
£46–75
Drive 331.8 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Plymouthcar 331.8 mi
6h 35m
£81–117
Fly Norwich International Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane NWI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
11h 53m
£197–671
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
13h 57m
£71–173
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
9h 29m
£123–355
Fly Norwich International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NWI - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
11h 6m
£258–1,077

Lowestoft to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 345.6 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Plymouth via Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Plymouth Coach Station via Norwich and London Heathrow Airport in around 12h 57m.

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