What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Kent is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Kent?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from East Midlands to Kent?

The distance between East Midlands and Kent is 185 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Kent without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £55 - £190.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Kent?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from East Midlands to Kent, including transfers.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Kent?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Kent is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £55 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 21m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Kent is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from East Midlands to Kent.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Kent.

East Midlands to Kent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Kent by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 19m
£58–181
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk005
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
7h 9m
£32–88
Drive 154.9 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Kentcar 154.9 mi
2h 48m
£38–54
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to London Blackfriarstrain
3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Swanleytrain
4. Take the train from Swanley to Lenhamtrain
5h 6m
£71–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Roadbus 757
3. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus
8h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Midlands to Kent.

Launch map view

Distance: 183.6 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Kent, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Lenham via Melton Mowbray, Leicester, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Dickley Wood via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Airport Bus Station, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, Prince Charles Drive, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, London Stonebridge, Maidstone, and King Street in around 8h 21m.

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