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Lowestoft to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lowestoft and Folkestone takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Folkestone. 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 21m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
  3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
4h 16m
£85–164

Lowestoft to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Lowestoft and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 177.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Folkestone Central via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 4h 16m.

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