London to Lowestoft bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Lowestoft

Showing times and prices for 19 Jun

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£28

Fastest journey

5 h 35 m

Average duration

5 h 44 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

168 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Lowestoft is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Lowestoft will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.

Fast coaches

To travel from London to Lowestoft you need to make at least one change.

  • National ExpressNX491 · ECX21
    15:005h35
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    20:35Lowestoft, Gordon Road
    £251One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNX490 · ECX22
    11:005h52
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    16:52Lowestoft, Gordon Road
    £321One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London to Lowestoft

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Lowestoft among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 168 km

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Most popular
Train

£28

Average Price

Cheapest

£40

Average Price

5h 7m

Average total duration

4h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

London to Lowestoft bus times

The table below shows live departures for London to Lowestoft coaches for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX490 · ECX2211:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
5h52
16:52 Lowestoft, Gordon Road1 change
National ExpressNX491 · ECX21
On time
15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
5h35
20:35 Lowestoft, Gordon Road		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Lowestoft

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Buses from London to Lowestoft run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £14 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 05:12, the last at 23:32. The fastest coach covers the 168 km distance in 5h 3m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14
Distance
168 km
Average bus duration
4h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
4
Fastest bus
5h 3m
First bus
5:12
Last bus
23:32
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
63 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14

Bus providers: National Express from London to LowestoftYou can travel by bus between London to Lowestoft with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 3m
Cheapest Price
£23
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

Buses from London to Lowestoft

National Express offers nine buses from London to Lowestoft every day, with departure times ranging from just before 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and plenty of choices throughout the day. Not all buses from London to Lowestoft are direct, though. There are three direct services from London Victoria Coach Station which take between 4 hours 20 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes. Indirect buses via Norwich tend to take slightly longer, but some only take 5 hours. All services arrive at Gordon Road in central Lowestoft.

FAQs: London to Lowestoft coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Lowestoft by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lowestoft, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London to Lowestoft can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Lowestoft is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London to Lowestoft is 5h 3m to travel the 168 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London to Lowestoft leaves at 5:12. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London to Lowestoft leaves at 23:32.
There are 4 coaches a day from London to Lowestoft which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from London to Lowestoft, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Lowestoft. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Lowestoft and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Lowestoft from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 3m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London to Lowestoft is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Lowestoft including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to Lowestoft:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London to Lowestoft for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to Lowestoft depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Lowestoft.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to Lowestoft:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London to Lowestoft:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Lowestoft.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London to Lowestoft with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to Lowestoft with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to Lowestoft with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Lowestoft

London
Lowestoft
The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Lowestoft.
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, Hounslow, TW6 1EW, London, UK
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Longford, Hounslow TW6 2GA, UK
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Northern Perimeter Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • The Crown Rivers (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station)
  • Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly

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