Bus from Lowestoft to Norwich City Centre
4 direct routes · 51–68 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 21:49 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:12, last bus 17:39.
Next buses to Norwich City Centre as of 18:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X21 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~68 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 05:57 | 21:49 | Marsh Lane (opp) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Barnby, North Cove, Beccles, Gillingham, Stockton, Hales & 6 more |
| 146 | Borderbus | ~51 min | 15 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 07:14 | 17:24 | Marsh Lane (opp) | St Stephens Street (Stop BR) | Barnby, Beccles, Gillingham, Stockton, Hales, Loddon & 4 more |
| X22 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~64 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 06:50 | 18:53 | Marsh Lane (opp) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Barnby, Beccles, Gillingham, Stockton, Hales, Loddon & 5 more |
| X2 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~62 min | 10 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:02 | 16:31 | Marsh Lane (opp) | Bus Station (Stand E) | Barnby, Beccles, Gillingham, Stockton, Hales, Loddon & 4 more |
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 X21 bus, 146 bus, X22 bus or X2 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lowestoft to Norwich City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Lowestoft to Norwich City Centre: the X21 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 146 (Borderbus), the X22 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the X2 (First Norfolk & Suffolk). The most frequent is the X21, 16 times each weekday — board at Marsh Lane (opp) and get off at Bus Station (Stand E), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lowestoft to Norwich City Centre?
Between 51 minutes on the 146 and 68 on the X21, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Barnby, North Cove, Beccles, Gillingham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lowestoft to Norwich City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 21:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lowestoft to Norwich City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.