The average train between Kent and Darlington takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kent and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Darlington at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Darlington station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Kent to Darlington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Darlington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Kent to Darlington train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kent and Darlington is 394.6 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Darlington via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 4h 1m.