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There are 12 ways to get from Durham to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 23m
    £71–152

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 561 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    8h 31m
    £34–163

  3. Drive 299.1 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Kentcar car 299.1 mi
    4h 59m
    £74–106

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 35m
    £80–299

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 45m
    £64–161

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus megabus M20
    2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus bus
    9h 43m

  7. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 41m
    £116–333

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 24m
    £102–345

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 33m
    £127–349

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 3m
    £84–245

  11. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 54m
    £95–274

  12. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 10m
    £83–311

Durham to Kent by train

Calendar145Weekly Trains
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Dickley Wood via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Prince Charles Drive, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, London Stonebridge, Maidstone, and King Street in around 9h 43m.

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