The average train between Southampton Central Station and Kent takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton Central Station 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 Southampton Central Station and Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton Central Station is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Kent at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton Central Station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central Station station and arriving at Kent station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Southampton Central Station to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton Central Station to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Southampton Central Station to Kent train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton Central Station and Kent is 153.1 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 9m.