What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Kent is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Kent?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Kent. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Kent?

The distance between Birmingham and Kent is 180 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 2m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Kent?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Birmingham to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kent train from?

Birmingham to Kent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Where does the Birmingham to Kent train arrive?

Birmingham to Kent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Kent is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Birmingham to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Kent?

Book your Birmingham to Kent train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1154+ hotels available in Kent.

Birmingham to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Kent by train, bus, or car

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 2m
£70–156
Drive 168.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Kentcar 168.8 mi
2h 50m
£42–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h
£46–103
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 16m
£62–147

Birmingham to Kent by train and foot

244Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.7 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Lenham via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 2m.

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