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Trip Overview

The average train between Lowestoft and Folkestone takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. 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
£104
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 23m
£84–149

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 9:06 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 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.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern10h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lowestoft to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 23m.

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