The average train between Kent and Leeds takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent to Leeds. 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 Kent and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Leeds at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Leeds station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Kent to Leeds train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Leeds train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Kent to Leeds train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kent and Leeds is 322 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Leeds via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 42m.