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Folkestone to Lowestoft trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Lowestoft takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Lowestoft. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 59m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
  3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain train
4h 26m
£86–163

Folkestone to Lowestoft train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 177.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Lowestoft, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Lowestoft via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 4h 26m.

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