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Outbound fromBirmingham New Street to Lowestoft by train
It takes an average of 6h 30m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Lowestoft by train, over a distance of around 154 miles (247 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Lowestoft and tickets for this journey start from £113.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:22 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Lowestoft | |
| Journey time | From 4h 58m | |
| Distance | 154 miles (247 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £113.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway |
How to travel from Birmingham New Street to Lowestoft by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Lowestoft? Look no further.
You'll usually find 16 trains per day running between Birmingham New Street and Lowestoft, which usually take 6 hours 30 minutes to complete the 154 miles (247 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Lowestoft by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Birmingham New Street to Lowestoft start from £113.20 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Lowestoft? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham New Street to Lowestoft
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Lowestoft
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Consider a Season Ticket
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