What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Kent is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Kent?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Kent. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Dickley Wood via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Kent. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Lenham via Leicester, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Kent?

The distance between East Midlands and Kent is 185 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Kent without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Kent?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from East Midlands to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Kent bus from?

East Midlands to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Kent train from?

East Midlands to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Kent?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Kent is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the East Midlands to Kent bus arrive?

East Midlands to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the East Midlands to Kent train arrive?

East Midlands to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Kent is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from East Midlands to Kent.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1153+ hotels available in Kent.

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There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Kent by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 18m
£110–169
Drive 154.8 mi
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1. Drive from East Midlands to Kentcar 154.8 mi
2h 48m
£39–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leicester to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 38m
£63–95
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to London Blackfriarstrain
3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Swanleytrain
4. Take the train from Swanley to Lenhamtrain
5h 5m
£110–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
8h 14m
£48–69

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Distance: 183.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Kent, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Lenham via Melton Mowbray, Leicester, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Dickley Wood via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 8h 14m.

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