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

Lowestoft in March
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowestoft in March
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lowestoft, followed by East Midlands Railway. The train journey from Lowestoft to London takes 4h 15m and costs around £49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £91 for a 5h 44m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowestoft, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Lowestoft takes 150 miles and will cost you around £28. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 240 miles.

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 Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lowestoft, followed by East Midlands Railway. The train journey from Lowestoft to London takes 4h 15m and costs around £49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £91 for a 5h 44m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowestoft, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Lowestoft takes 150 miles and will cost you around £28. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Lowestoft

Airlines serving Lowestoft

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lowestoft

Most booked hotels in Lowestoft

Allseasons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Wolf Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£51+
Hotel Victoria
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Wherry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Best Western The Hatfield Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£63+
Pakefield Holiday Village
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£38+

Hiring a car in Lowestoft

Hiring a car in Lowestoft costs £42 per day, on average, or £83 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, 16% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lowestoft, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lowestoft costs £42 per day, on average, or £83 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, 16% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lowestoft, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.