The average train between Oxford and Kent takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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.
Trains run hourly between Oxford and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Kent. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Kent station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Oxford to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Oxford to Kent train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Oxford and Kent is 147.2 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Lenham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 2h 37m.