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The average train between Durham and Kent takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 46m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 25m
£120–183

Durham to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern9h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 18m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 31m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 18m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 31m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 18m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 31m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Kent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Durham to Kent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 25m.

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