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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Chester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Chester. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Parkside and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Chester via Norwich, Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Chester?

The distance between Lowestoft and Chester is 321 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 15m and costs £75 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Lowestoft to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Chester bus from?

Lowestoft to Chester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Chester train from?

Lowestoft to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Chester?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Chester is to train via London which takes 6h 15m and costs £75 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Chester bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Chester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Chester train arrive?

Lowestoft to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Chester is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Lowestoft to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 962+ hotels available in Chester.

Lowestoft to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lowestoft to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
6h 15m
£80–306
Drive 232.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Chester232.6 mi
4h 37m
£58–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Parkside727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Pool Meadow Bus Station777
4. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange
11h 7m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NWI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 51m
£107–505
Train
1. Take the train from Norwich to StockportNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to ChesterManchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
8h 15m
£70–134
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NWI - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
9h 26m
£137–765

Lowestoft to Chester by train, foot, and subway

74Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.8 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Chester via Norwich, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Parkside, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 11h 7m.

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