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The average train between Wales and Kent takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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.

3h 48m
Duration
213 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 43m
£97–176

Wales to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 49m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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.

Map of how to get from Wales to Kent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 213 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Wales and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lenham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 43m.

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