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Compare train and coach for Leicester to Lowestoft
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Lowestoft among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 196 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Other travel options to Lowestoft take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 49m.
The journey is about 16m faster (3h 7m by train vs 3h 23m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£28 vs £39). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Lowestoft
How to get to Lowestoft from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Lowestoft is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:134h22Leicester11:35Lowestoft£291One-way0 changes
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7:134h22Leicester11:35Lowestoft£291One-way0 changes
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7:134h22Leicester11:35Lowestoft£291One-way0 changes
Other options
15:124h38Leicester19:50Lowestoft£301One-way0 changes
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Other travel options to Lowestoft take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 49m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Lowestoft as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Lowestoft station (LWT).
- Travel with National Express to go to Lowestoft by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Lowestoft by train.
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