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Lowestoft to Herne Bay trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lowestoft and Herne Bay takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Herne Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 8m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
  3. Take the train from Stratford International to Herne Baytrain train
5h
£82–144

Lowestoft to Herne Bay train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lowestoft and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern12h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern5h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Herne Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 169.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Lowestoft, England and Herne Bay, England?

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Herne Bay via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 5h.

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