There are 5 ways to get from Braintree to Lowestoft by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Colchester
best- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Colchester stationbus X20
- Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
3h 46mDrive 75.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Braintree to Lowestoftcar 75.3 mi
1h 43m£19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
- Take the bus from Head Street to Railway Stationbus 93 / ...
- Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
5h 8mTrain
- Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
- Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain Ipswich - Lowestoft / ...
3h 47m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
5h 44m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Lowestoft is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Braintree to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Railway Station via Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Lowestoft via Witham (Essex) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Braintree and Lowestoft is 84 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.
The best way to get from Braintree to Lowestoft without a car is to bus and train via Colchester which takes 3h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Braintree to Lowestoft, including transfers.
Braintree to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Braintree to Lowestoft train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.
The best way to get from Braintree to Lowestoft is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Braintree, England and Lowestoft, England?
You can take a train from Braintree to Lowestoft via Witham (Essex) and Ipswich in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Railway Station via Coach Station and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.
Train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–17
Train from Witham (Essex) to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Interchange to Colchester station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Interchange to Head Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- +44 800 919390
- info@ipswichbuses.co.uk
- Website
- ipswichbuses.co.uk
Bus from Head Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ipswichbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/norfolk-suffolk
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More Questions & Answers
Braintree to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Braintree to Lowestoft train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Lowestoft is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Braintree to Lowestoft.
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