There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Lowestoft by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
4h 28m£87–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
10h 14m£32–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Norwichbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
6h 7m£47–91Drive 151.7 mi
- Drive from Canterbury to Lowestoftcar 151.7 mi
2h 57m£39–56
Canterbury to Lowestoft by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Lowestoft is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via London Victoria, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Lowestoft via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Canterbury and Lowestoft is 179 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Canterbury to Lowestoft, including transfers.
Canterbury to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Lowestoft is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Lowestoft, England?
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lowestoft via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First in Norfolk & Suffolk
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Norfolk & Suffolk
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Norfolk & Suffolk
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Booking & Getting There
Canterbury to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Canterbury to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Lowestoft is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Canterbury to Lowestoft.
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