The average train between Kent and Manchester takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Kent to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Kent to Manchester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kent and Manchester is 318.9 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Manchester Piccadilly via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 3h 49m.