Bus from Gorleston to Lowestoft
6 direct routes · 25–50 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 23:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lowestoft as of 08:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gorleston, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~37 min | 23 | Sat 24 · Sun 10 | 07:43 | 19:11 | East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | Hopton-on-Sea, Blundeston, Corton & Gunton |
| 1 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~46 min | 21 | Sat 19 · Sun 16 | 05:57 | 23:06 | Alpha Road (opp) | St Margaret's Road (opp) | Hopton-on-Sea, Corton & Gunton |
| 1A | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~46 min | 10 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 09:45 | 18:39 | Alpha Road (opp) | St Margaret's Road (opp) | Hopton-on-Sea, Corton & Gunton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 982, 980, 981
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 982 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) | Elmhurst Avenue (adj) | Lound, Blundeston & Oulton |
| 980 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) | Marsh Lane (opp) | Hopton-on-Sea, Blundeston, Corton & Gunton |
| 981 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) | St Margaret's Road (opp) | Blundeston, Corton & Oulton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gorleston on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X1 bus, 1 bus, 1A bus, 982 bus, 980 bus or 981 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gorleston to Lowestoft?
6 routes run directly from Gorleston to Lowestoft: the X1 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 1 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 1A (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 982 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 980 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 981 (First Norfolk & Suffolk). The most frequent is the X1, 23 times each weekday — board at East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) and get off at Railway Station (adj), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gorleston to Lowestoft?
Between 25 minutes on the 981 and 50 on the 980, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hopton-on-Sea, Blundeston, Corton, Gunton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gorleston to Lowestoft?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 23:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gorleston to Lowestoft?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.