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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Athens is to bus and train which costs €120 - €210 and takes 37h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Athens is to train and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs €140 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Athens. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Athens via Chequers Bus Station, Royal Victoria Place, Brighton and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 30m.

How far is it from Kent to Athens?

The distance between Kent and Athens is 2546 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 42m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Kent to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Athens bus from?

Kent to Athens bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Royal Victoria Place station.

Where does the Kent to Athens bus arrive?

Kent to Athens bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Valley Gardens station.

What is the time difference between Kent and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Kent. It is currently 10:40 AM in Kent and 12:40 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6174+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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

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

Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
8h 49m
€121–388
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
8h 38m
€115–400
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
37h 42m
€128–202
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
29h
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
8h 22m
€149–365
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LCY - ATH
10h 14m
€194–369
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
8h 37m
€117–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Valley Gardensbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
47h 30m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 4h
€152–169
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
30h 14m
€516–859

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

27Weekly Planes

3h 40mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,545.8 km
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Athens via King Street, Chequers Bus Station, Royal Victoria Place, Valley Gardens, Brighton, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 47h 30m.

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