There are 3 ways to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
- Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
4h 20m£55–178Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowestoft to Canterbury151.8 mi
2h 56m£38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Market Gates to Stratford City Bus Station491
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury WestSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
6h 30m£45–116
Lowestoft to Canterbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Canterbury West via Ipswich, Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Lowestoft and Canterbury is 179 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury, including transfers.
Lowestoft to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Canterbury is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lowestoft to Canterbury.
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What companies run services between Lowestoft, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Canterbury West via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 4h 20m.
Train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–90
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Market Gates to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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