The average train between Gateshead and Kent takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Kent. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Kent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Gateshead to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Gateshead to Kent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Gateshead and Kent is 440.9 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Lenham via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 41m.