The average train between Kent and Lowestoft takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Kent and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Kent to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Kent to Lowestoft train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Kent and Lowestoft is 154.1 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Lowestoft via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Norwich in around 4h 54m.