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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Dorset is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Norwich, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Norwich, Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Dorset?

The distance between Lowestoft and Dorset is 279 miles. The road distance is 252.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Lowestoft to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Dorset bus from?

Lowestoft to Dorset bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Dorset train from?

Lowestoft to Dorset train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Dorset?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Dorset is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Dorset bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Dorset bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Dorset train arrive?

Lowestoft to Dorset train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Dorset is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Lowestoft to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2454+ hotels available in Dorset.

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There are 5 ways to get from Lowestoft to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 39m
£125–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
11h 52m
£38–62
Drive 251 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Dorsetcar 251 mi
4h 31m
£62–90
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train
7h 9m
£131–265
Train via Ipswich
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Weymouthtrain
10h 9m
£120–226

Lowestoft to Dorset by bus

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11h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.5 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Dorset via Norwich, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Norwich, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 11h 52m.

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