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How to get fromManchester to Kentby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    3h 55m
    £97–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    8h 9m
    £30–46

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    7h 50m
    £57–95

  4. Drive  235.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Kentcar car 235.4 mi
    4h 35m
    £59–85

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    4h 51m
    £103–312

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 5m
    £90–145

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    7h 7m
    £90–246

  8. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 26m
    £236–389

  9. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 4m
    £125–288

Manchester to Kent by train and foot

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lenham via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 8h 9m.

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