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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Durham is to train and bus which costs £29 - £100 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Durham is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Durham. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Durham via Ashford International and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Kent to Durham?

The distance between Kent and Durham is 321 miles. The road distance is 302.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Durham without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kent to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Durham train from?

Kent to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Where does the Kent to Durham train arrive?

Kent to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Durham is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Kent to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Durham.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kent to Durham 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 Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 37m
£74–214
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sutton Streetbus 598
9h 8m
£30–100
Drive 300.5 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Durhamcar 300.5 mi
5h 1m
£74–107
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 18m
£82–330
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
5h 4m
£64–188
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 13m
£122–335
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 46m
£127–368
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
7h 40m
£87–261
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 52m
£103–390
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
7h 42m
£120–380

Kent to Durham by train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.5 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Durham via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 4h 37m.

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