What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Lowestoft?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lowestoft is to bus and train via Calais which costs £45 - £130 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Lowestoft?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Lowestoft is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Railway Station via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Calais to Lowestoft?

The distance between Calais and Lowestoft is 217 miles.

How do I travel from Calais to Lowestoft without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Lowestoft without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 14m and costs £45 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Lowestoft?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Calais to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Lowestoft bus from?

Calais to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where does the Calais to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Calais to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Lowestoft?

Lowestoft is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 4:30 PM in Calais and 3:30 PM in Lowestoft.

Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Lowestoft.

Calais to Lowestoft - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Lowestoft by bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
8h 14m
£49–133
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
11h 35m
£47–123
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Lowestoft
3h 52m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station491 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway StationX21 / ...
9h 41m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Lowestoft
4h 43m
£72–102

Calais to Lowestoft by bus and train

104Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.2 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Lowestoft, England?

You can take a bus from Calais to Railway Station via London Victoria and Bus Station in around 9h 41m.

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