What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Kent is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Kent?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 25m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Kent. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Durham to Kent?

The distance between Durham and Kent is 321 miles. The road distance is 300.9 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 25m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Kent?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Durham to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Kent train from?

Durham to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Kent train arrive?

Durham to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Durham to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Kent is 301 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Durham to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Kent?

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1156+ hotels available in Kent.

Durham to Kent - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Durham to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 25m
£106–178
Drive 299.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Kentcar 299.1 mi
4h 59m
£74–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
8h 32m
£75–149
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
4. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
5h 39m
£110–369
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 48m
£100–167
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 47m
£140–322
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 4m
£158–413
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 31m
£163–425
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 56m
£114–288
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 22m
£131–291

Durham to Kent by train

145Weekly Trains

4h 25mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.5 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 25m.

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