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 10m.

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 10m 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 Pencester Road via Norwich, Stratford City Bus Station, Lewisham Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Dover?

The distance between Lowestoft and Dover is 186 miles. The road distance is 169.6 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 30m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Dover?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Dover is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Dover bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Dover is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Lowestoft to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1094+ hotels available in Dover.

Lowestoft to Dover - 4 ways to travel via train, line 300 bus, 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 Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
4h 30m
£47–175
Drive 168.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Dovercar 168.7 mi
3h 10m
£42–60
Train, line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus
6h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus
3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 21m

Lowestoft to Dover by train and bus

114Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 City Bus Station, Stratford International Station, and Stratford International in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Pencester Road via Norwich, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Stratford City Bus Station, Lewisham Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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