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

The cheapest way to get from York to Kent is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £170.

Is there a direct train between York and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from York to Kent. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from York to Kent?

The distance between York and Kent is 255 miles. The road distance is 241.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from York to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Kent train from?

York to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Kent train arrive?

York to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Kent is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from York to Kent.

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

Book your York to Kent train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 629+ hotels available in Kent.

York to Kent - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from York to Kent 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 York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 26m
£44–163
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 48m
£39–167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
8h 34m
Drive 239.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Kentcar 239.9 mi
4h 7m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 21m
£96–307
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 10m
£85–341

York to Kent by train

193Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.7 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from York to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 26m.

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