There are 4 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 39m£49–178Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowestoft to Canterbury151.8 mi
2h 56m£38–54Train, line 108 bus, bus
- Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
- Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Station108
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station022 / ...
6h 38m£44–207Bus
- Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station022 / ...
8h 54m
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 bus from Lowestoft to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Stratford City Bus Station and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
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 39m.
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 39m and costs £45 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury, including transfers.
Lowestoft to Canterbury bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.
Lowestoft to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
The best way to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 54m.
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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Station via Bus Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 8h 54m.
Train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–90
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/norfolk-suffolk
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lowestoft to Canterbury bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus 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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