What is the cheapest way to get from Kent to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Charing Cross is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kent to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Kent to Charing Cross is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Charing Cross?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lenham and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Kent to Charing Cross?

The distance between Kent and Charing Cross is 48 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.

How do I travel from Kent to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Kent to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £35 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Kent to Charing Cross?

The train from Lenham to London Charing Cross takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Kent to Charing Cross train from?

Kent to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Where does the Kent to Charing Cross train arrive?

Kent to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Kent to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Charing Cross is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Kent to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Kent to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 20693+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Kent to Charing Cross - 6 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Kent to Charing Cross by train, car, taxi, or bus

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 Lenham to London Charing Crosstrain Ashford International - London Charing Cross
1h 23m
£35–55
Drive 45.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kent to Charing Crosscar 45.5 mi
1h 2m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Charing Crosstaxi 45.5 mi
1h 2m
£200–240
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 43m
£18–63
Train via Maidstone East
1. Take the train from Lenham to Maidstone Easttrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2h 1m
£18–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to Bromley Southtrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Trafalgar Squarebus N3
2h 25m
£13–25

Kent to Charing Cross by train

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Lenham to London Charing Cross 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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