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How to get fromPlymouth to Lowestoftby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Lowestoft by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain train
    7h 10m
    £154–272

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    12h 22m
    £45–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    11h 26m
    £57–97

  4. Drive  328.9 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Lowestoftcar car 328.9 mi
    6h 36m
    £82–118

  5. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane EXT - NWI
    8h 35m
    £147–616

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    8h 16m
    £154–382

  7. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    10h 37m
    £204–646

Plymouth to Lowestoft by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Lowestoft via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 11h 26m.

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