Darlington to Kent trains

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The average train between Darlington and Kent takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington to Kent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 11m
Duration: 298 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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4h 7m

£113–173

Darlington to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:26 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 3:39 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 4:39 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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