Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 November
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowestoft in November
Estimated hotel price
£53
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 London and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lowestoft, followed by Train. The train journey from Lowestoft to London takes 4h 20m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £102 for a 9h 25m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lowestoft using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Lowestoft takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £49 for a journey of 400 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 London and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lowestoft, followed by Train. The train journey from Lowestoft to London takes 4h 20m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £102 for a 9h 25m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lowestoft using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Lowestoft takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £49 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near Lowestoft

LCYLondon City
LTNLondon Luton
STNLondon Stansted

Airlines serving Lowestoft

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lowestoft

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £59 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lowestoft

Most booked hotels in Lowestoft

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Hotel Victoria
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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The Wolf Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Allseasons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Wherry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Best Western The Hatfield Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£62+
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Pakefield Holiday Village - Adults Only
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£961+
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Hiring a car in Lowestoft

Hiring a car in Lowestoft costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Lowestoft.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Lowestoft is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lowestoft costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Lowestoft.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Lowestoft is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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