The average train between Peterborough and Kent takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Kent. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Kent. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Kent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Peterborough to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Peterborough to Kent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Kent is 161.4 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 2h 17m.