The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Lowestoft
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Lowestoft is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Lowestoft will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Lowestoft every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 223 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Lowestoft
Trains from Derby to Lowestoft run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 18:48. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 4h 46m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 46m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 18:48 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Lowestoft trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Lowestoft from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Lowestoft train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Lowestoft by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lowestoft, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Lowestoft
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 17:05 Saturday 06:40 - 17:05 Sunday 08:00 - 16:15
- Type of shops available: Food, drinks, newsagent, off licence
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: An accessible (radar key) toilet is located in the ticket hall.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station courtyard
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop in station car park
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