Lowestoft travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lowestoft
With a population of 71,479, Lowestoft is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Lowestoft deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Lowestoft
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Copper Smokehouse (113-115 Bridge Rd) and Harvester - The Potter's Kiln (Leisure Way) are great picks.
When to visit Lowestoft
How to Get to Lowestoft
Plane
Although Lowestoft doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 76 miles from Lowestoft. The shortest domestic flight to Lowestoft departs from Manchester and takes around 5h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lowestoft, followed by East Midlands Railway. The train journey from Lowestoft to Birmingham takes 4h 14m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 4h 15m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Lowestoft is the busiest station in Lowestoft. Another popular train station is Lowestoft Oulton Broad South, located 1.9 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lowestoft is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 104 miles from Lowestoft. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Lowestoft using National Express or Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Lowestoft takes 135 miles and will cost you around £20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 240 miles.
Airlines serving Lowestoft
Where to stay in popular areas of Lowestoft
Most booked hotels in Lowestoft
Hiring a car in Lowestoft
Hiring a car in Lowestoft costs £43 per day, on average, or £85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Lowestoft (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.66 and £23.54. The most frequently booked car type in Lowestoft is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.