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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Kent is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Kent is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Kent. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Lenham via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Essex to Kent?

The distance between Essex and Kent is 99 miles. The road distance is 66.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Essex to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Kent train from?

Essex to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Where does the Essex to Kent train arrive?

Essex to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Essex to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Kent is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Essex to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1242+ hotels available in Kent.

Essex to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 510 bus, and car

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

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 12m
£50–102
Drive 66.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Essex to Kentcar 66.4 mi
1h 14m
£17–24
Bus, train, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
4. Take the bus from Ashford International station to Loder Closebus 510
4h 9m
£40–82
Train
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 3m
£48–100

Essex to Kent by train

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Distance: 98.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Lenham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 12m.

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