The average train between Kent and Sheffield takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Sheffield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Kent to Sheffield train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Sheffield train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Kent to Sheffield train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Kent and Sheffield is 279.7 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Sheffield via Ashford International and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 48m.