The average train between Durham and Kent takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Durham to Kent? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Kent. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Kent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Durham to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Durham to Kent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Durham and Kent is 421.1 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 25m.