Nelson to Kent Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Kent takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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.

6h 58m
Duration: 286 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain

5h 41m

£81–173

Nelson to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Kent at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:55 PM → 2:16 PM
Arrives next day
16h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:22 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
11:22 AM → 5:16 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
1:23 PM → 7:16 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 9:16 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nelson 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.