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What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to Lowestoft?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Lowestoft from Birmingham. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
5h 0m
£46
£94
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What is the cheapest way to reach Lowestoft from Birmingham?

You can reach Lowestoft with just £46 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
Tuesday
from £90
Wednesday
Thursday
from £62
Friday
from £46
Saturday
Sunday

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 13m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £90
  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 38m
    0
    05:50
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    11:28
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £90
  • CrossCountry
    5h 24m
    0
    05:19
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £128

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 13m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £62
  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 0m
    0
    06:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    11:28
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £90
  • CrossCountry
    5h 24m
    0
    05:19
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £128
  • CrossCountry
    5h 6m
    0
    06:22
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    11:28
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £128

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 13m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £46
  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 38m
    0
    05:50
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    11:28
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £46
  • CrossCountry
    5h 24m
    0
    05:19
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £128

What are the fastest trips from Birmingham to Lowestoft?

You can get to Lowestoft from Birmingham in just 5h 0m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
Tuesday
from 5h 13m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 5h 0m
Friday
from 5h 13m
Saturday
Sunday

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 13m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £90
  • CrossCountry
    5h 24m
    0
    05:19
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £128
  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 38m
    0
    05:50
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    11:28
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £90

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 0m
    0
    06:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    11:28
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £90
  • CrossCountry
    5h 6m
    0
    06:22
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    11:28
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £128
  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 13m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £62
  • CrossCountry
    5h 24m
    0
    05:19
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £128

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 13m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £46
  • CrossCountry
    5h 24m
    0
    05:19
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:43
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £128
  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 38m
    0
    05:50
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    11:28
    Lowestoft
    Oulton Broad North Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £46
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Birmingham to Lowestoft

What are the most popular stations in Birmingham and Lowestoft?

In Birmingham, you will usually depart from New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, while in Lowestoft you will be arriving at Oulton Broad North Train Station, Bus Stop or Pontins Pakefield, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Lowestoft from Birmingham? With 3 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birmingham and Lowestoft, you can pay as low as £46 with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Lowestoft in just 5h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birmingham and Lowestoft are Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Birmingham and Lowestoft is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erdington or to Carlton Colville, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at Norwich Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Birmingham to Lowestoft?

The most popular companies between Birmingham and Lowestoft, are Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry

All you need to know when you travel from Birmingham to Lowestoft

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birmingham to Lowestoft. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Birmingham to Lowestoft

How can I reach Lowestoft from Birmingham?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Lowestoft from Birmingham.

How far is Lowestoft from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham and Lowestoft is 246.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birmingham and Lowestoft?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 42 kgs, and a flight 61 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birmingham to Lowestoft?

You can get to Lowestoft with just £46 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Lowestoft?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Lowestoft in just 5h 0m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

More routes to Birmingham and to Lowestoft

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birmingham and to Lowestoft. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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