The average train between Leeds and Kent takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Kent. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Kent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Leeds to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Leeds to Kent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Leeds and Kent is 322 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 46m.