Bus from Lowestoft to Gorleston
6 direct routes · 32–53 min · first bus 05:41, last bus 23:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gorleston as of 06:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lowestoft, 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 | ~42 min | 25 | Sat 25 · Sun 10 | 05:41 | 18:02 | Old Nelson Street (adj) | Alpha Road (adj) | Gunton, Corton, Blundeston & Hopton-on-Sea |
| 1 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~45 min | 19 | Sat 17 · Sun 15 | 06:21 | 23:01 | Old Nelson Street (adj) | Alpha Road (adj) | Gunton, Corton & Hopton-on-Sea |
| 1A | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~45 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 1 | 07:32 | 19:12 | Old Nelson Street (adj) | Alpha Road (adj) | Gunton, Corton & Hopton-on-Sea |
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 | ~39 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:16 | 08:16 | North Railway Station (opp) | East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) | Oulton, Blundeston & Lound |
| 980 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~53 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 08:02 | Marsh Lane (adj) | East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) | Corton, Blundeston & Hopton-on-Sea |
| 981 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:23 | 08:23 | Railway Station (adj) | East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) | Oulton, Corton & Blundeston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft to Gorleston?
6 routes run directly from Lowestoft to Gorleston: 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, 25 times each weekday — board at Old Nelson Street (adj) and get off at Alpha Road (adj), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lowestoft to Gorleston?
Between 32 minutes on the 981 and 53 on the 980, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gunton, Corton, Blundeston, Hopton-on-Sea on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lowestoft to Gorleston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:41 and the last around 23:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lowestoft to Gorleston?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.