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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Kentby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Kent by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 35m
    £95–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    8h 23m
    £39–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    7h 55m
    £50–82

  4. Drive  235.8 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Kentcar car 235.8 mi
    4h 26m
    £59–84

  5. Line 143 bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    4h 56m
    £106–351

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 54m
    £89–149

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    7h 13m
    £97–259

  8. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 47m
    £247–447

  9. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 58m
    £87–303

Greater Manchester to Kent by bus, foot, and train

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Kent, England?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Lenham via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Dickley Wood via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 8h 23m.

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