The average train between Doncaster and Kent takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster to Kent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Kent. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Kent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Doncaster to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Doncaster to Kent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Doncaster and Kent is 282.2 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 13m.