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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Kent is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 7m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Kent. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Kent. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Darlington to Kent?

The distance between Darlington and Kent is 299 miles. The road distance is 283.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 7m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Darlington to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Kent bus from?

Darlington to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Kent train from?

Darlington to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Kent?

The best way to get from Darlington to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 7m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Darlington to Kent bus arrive?

Darlington to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Darlington to Kent train arrive?

Darlington to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Kent is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Darlington to Kent.

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

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 7m
£114–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to London Victoriabus 815
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
9h 54m
£55–84
Drive 282.3 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Kentcar 282.3 mi
4h 39m
£70–102
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 26m
£105–379
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 30m
£107–156
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 22m
£145–219
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MME - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 39m
£135–666
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
7h 15m
£140–329

Darlington to Kent by train

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Distance: 297.6 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 9h 54m.

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