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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Lowestoft is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Railway Station via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Lowestoft via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Dover to Lowestoft?

The distance between Dover and Lowestoft is 186 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Dover to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Lowestoft bus from?

Dover to Lowestoft bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Lowestoft train from?

Dover to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Dover to Lowestoft is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Dover to Lowestoft bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dover to Lowestoft train arrive?

Dover to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Dover to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Lowestoft is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Dover to Lowestoft.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Lowestoft?

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Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Lowestoft.

Dover to Lowestoft - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Lowestoft by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
4h 40m
£51–189
Drive 166.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Lowestoft166.1 mi
3h 11m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station491 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway StationX21 / ...
8h 27m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Upminster
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
3. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Railway Station93 / ...
4. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
8h 46m

Dover to Lowestoft by train

104Weekly Trains

4h 40mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Lowestoft via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Railway Station via London Victoria and Bus Station in around 8h 27m.

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