There are 4 ways to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
4h 16m£85–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
- Take the bus from Norwich to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 16m£28–60Bus via London
- Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 1m£38–93Drive 154.1 mi
- Drive from Lowestoft to Canterburycar 154.1 mi
2h 53m£38–55
Lowestoft to Canterbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Canterbury West via Ipswich, Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Lowestoft and Canterbury is 179 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.
The best way to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury, including transfers.
Lowestoft to Canterbury bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.
Lowestoft to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
The best way to get from Lowestoft to Canterbury is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Lowestoft, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Canterbury West via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/norfolk-suffolk
Bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/norfolk-suffolk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Norwich to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lowestoft to Canterbury bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.
Lowestoft to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Canterbury is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Lowestoft to Canterbury.
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