The average train between York and Kent takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York to Kent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from York to Kent. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Kent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
York to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your York to Kent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between York and Kent is 324.8 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from York to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 26m.