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Cities Near Lowestoft

Cities near Lowestoft, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Ipswich. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Lowestoft, UK is Great Yarmouth, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Great Yarmouth9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Norwich22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Ipswich38 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
Clacton-on-Sea54 mi / 86 km1 hr 36 minDrive/railDay trip
Colchester54 mi / 87 km1 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip
Braintree65 mi / 105 km1 hr 57 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Cambridge72 mi / 115 km2 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Chelmsford75 mi / 120 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Margate77 mi / 124 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Southend-on-Sea78 mi / 126 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Lowestoft

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Lowestoft include Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester. The closest is Great Yarmouth, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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