There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 50m£85–148Drive 234.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leeds to Kentcar 234.3 mi
3h 55m£58–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 51m£61–137Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 58m£126–358Train
- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 15m£79–137Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk010 / ...
- Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus
8h 21mFly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 27m£263–530
Leeds to Kent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Kent is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 50m and costs £85 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London Stonebridge and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Kent. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Leeds and Kent is 252 miles. The road distance is 235.6 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 50m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Leeds to Kent, including transfers.
Leeds to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 50m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Leeds to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Dickley Wood via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Prince Charles Drive, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, London Stonebridge, Maidstone, and King Street in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–190
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–370
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–370
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–370
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–370
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £55–350
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £150–470
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stratford International to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0724 122 272
- contact@euro-fratello.ro
- Website
- euro-fratello.ro
Bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- euro-fratello.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.
Leeds to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Kent is 236 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Leeds to Kent.
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