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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to York is to train and bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to York is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 8m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Kent and York?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to York. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at York via Ashford International and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Kent to York?

The distance between Kent and York is 255 miles. The road distance is 242.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to York without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 8m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Kent to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to York train from?

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

Where does the Kent to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kent to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to York is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kent to York.

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

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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1976+ hotels available in York.

Kent to York - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Kent to York

Rome2Rio compared 7 ways to get from Kent to York. The best route is Train via Ashford International, a distance of 324.75 km.

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 Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 8m
£85–166
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Yorkbus Uk014 / ...
8h 47m
£50–93
Drive 241 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Yorkcar 241 mi
4h 10m
£60–86
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 15m
£121–412
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 33m
£79–152
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 Yorktrain
6h 3m
£130–418
Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
7h 24m
£283–739

Kent to York by train

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Distance: 253.8 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to York via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 8m.

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