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How to get fromCardiff to Kentby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    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 37m
    £102–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Tottenham Hotspur Stadiumbus bus N04
    2. Take the bus from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to King Streetbus bus N22
    7h 19m
    £41–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 40m
    £43–83

  4. Drive 194.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Kentcar car 194.6 mi
    3h 23m
    £48–69

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    7h 42m
    £107–275

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 1m
    £93–195

Cardiff to Kent by train and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, 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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Dickley Wood via Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and King Street in around 7h 19m.

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