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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Lowestoft is to bus which costs £26 - £90 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Railway Station via Long Reach, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Lowestoft via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Lowestoft?

The distance between Whitstable and Lowestoft is 167 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Whitstable to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Lowestoft bus from?

Whitstable to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Lowestoft train from?

Whitstable to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Lowestoft is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £90 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Whitstable to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Whitstable to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Whitstable to Lowestoft train arrive?

Whitstable to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Whitstable to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Lowestoft is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Whitstable to Lowestoft.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
4h 48m
£80–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 491 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
9h 21m
£27–89
Drive 150.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitstable to Lowestoftcar 150.7 mi
2h 57m
£37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
9h 33m
£51–110

Whitstable to Lowestoft by train

106Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Lowestoft via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Railway Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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