The average train between Hull and Kent takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Kent at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Kent. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Kent station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Hull to Kent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Kent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Hull to Kent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Kent is 286.5 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Lenham via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 17m.