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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Dover is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Dover. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Dover. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Dover Priory via Ipswich, Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Dover?

The distance between Lowestoft and Dover is 186 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Lowestoft to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Dover?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Dover is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lowestoft to Dover train arrive?

Lowestoft to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Dover is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Lowestoft to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Dover.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
4h 29m
£60–188
Drive 166.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Dover166.6 mi
3h 13m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals491 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal814 / ...
8h 44m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Osborne Street93 / ...
3. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
4. Take the bus from Upminster to Dover
9h

Lowestoft to Dover by train

114Weekly Trains

4h 29mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Dover Priory via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 44m.

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