There are 3 ways to get from Margate to Lowestoft by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
4h 58m£43–225Drive 166.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Margate to Lowestoftcar 166.3 mi
3h 16m£41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Stationbus 022
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Market Gatesbus 491
7h 30m£65–189
Margate to Lowestoft by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Margate to Lowestoft is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Margate to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Margate to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Lowestoft via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Margate and Lowestoft is 200 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from Margate to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £40 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Margate to Lowestoft, including transfers.
Margate to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
The best way to get from Margate to Lowestoft is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £40 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 7h 30m.
Margate to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Lowestoft is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Margate to Lowestoft.
What companies run services between Margate, England and Lowestoft, England?
You can take a train from Margate to Lowestoft via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Station via Bus Station, Ebbsfleet International station, Ebbsfleet International, Stratford International, Stratford City Bus Station, and Market Gates in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–130
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Market Gates
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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