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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Kent by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    27h 33m
    £402–1,500

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    27h 28m
    £409–1,450

  3. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MEL - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    27h 23m
    £479–943

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    28h 22m
    £562–1,975

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    29h 30m
    £525–2,103

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MEL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    28h 33m
    £646–1,179

  7. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MEL - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    32h 7m
    £482–1,112

  8. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MEL - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    31h 26m
    £674–2,209

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration23h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£298Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kent, England?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Kent. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to London Victoria, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, take the train to Ashford International, then take the train to Lenham.

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