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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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m 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 | 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 $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Lowestoft costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Lowestoft take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Lowestoft
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.
NX727 · ECX221:35 PM3h41Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)5:16 PMLowestoft, Damask Close$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX727 · ECX221:35 PM3h41Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)5:16 PMLowestoft, Damask Close$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P66858 · P017295:30 PM2h12Cambridge North (CMB)7:42 PMLowestoft station (LWT)$391One-way1 transfer
Other options
- P76861 · P017234:30 PM2h12Cambridge North (CMB)6:42 PMLowestoft station (LWT)$391One-way1 transfer
- P01172 · P017417:30 PM2h12Cambridge North (CMB)9:42 PMLowestoft station (LWT)$391One-way1 transfer
- P01168 · P017356:30 PM2h12Cambridge North (CMB)8:42 PMLowestoft station (LWT)$391One-way1 transfer
- NX727 · ECX221:35 PM4h08Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)5:43 PMLowestoft, Gordon Road$261One-way1 transfer
- NX727 · ECX213:35 PM4h32Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:07 PMLowestoft, Gordon Road$261One-way1 transfer
- NX728 · ECX2211:45 AM3h31Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)3:16 PMLowestoft, Damask Close$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Lowestoft:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Lowestoft costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Lowestoft take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Lowestoft station (LWT).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Lowestoft, Gordon Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Lowestoft by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Lowestoft by train.
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