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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Kent takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

5h 42m
Duration
293 mi
Distance
£155
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 3m
£131–236

Plymouth to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern11h 21m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern7h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 13m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.

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  • Distance: 292.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Lenham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 3m.

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