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Trip Overview

The average train between Whitstable and Lowestoft takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitstable to Lowestoft. 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 15m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
  3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain train
4h 46m
£81–140

Whitstable to Lowestoft train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Whitstable and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 48m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 56m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 50m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 56m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 50m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 56m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 50m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 56m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 50m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitstable to Lowestoft? 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: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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 46m.

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