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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Lowestoft
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Lowestoft among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Lowestoft:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Lowestoft costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Lowestoft take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Cambridge to Lowestoft by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Lowestoft is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:05 AM3h44Cambridge1:49 PMLowestoft$291One-way0 transfers
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- 10:05 AM3h44Cambridge1:49 PMLowestoft$291One-way0 transfers
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- 10:05 AM3h44Cambridge1:49 PMLowestoft$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Lowestoft:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Lowestoft costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Lowestoft take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Lowestoft as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Lowestoft, Gordon Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Lowestoft station (LWT).
- Travel with National Express to go to Lowestoft by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Lowestoft by train.
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