There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Erith by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Ashford International to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Gravesend to Dartfordtrain
2h 12m£27–51Line 510 bus, line 101 bus, line 700 bus, line 428 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dickley Wood to Earl Streetbus 510
- Take the bus from Earl Street to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 101
- Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 700
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Erith Town Centre / Riversidebus 428
3h 1m£4–6Train, bus, line 229 bus
- Take the train from Lenham to St Mary Craytrain
- Take the bus from St Mary Cray Station to Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospitalbus R11
- Take the bus from Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospital to Maxim Road / The Shipbus 229
2h 23mDrive 33.9 mi
- Drive from Kent to Erithcar 33.9 mi
41 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kent to Erithtaxi 33.9 mi
41 min£150–180
Kent to Erith by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Erith is to line 510 bus and line 101 bus and line 700 bus and line 428 bus which costs £3 - £6 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Erith is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Erith. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Erith Town Centre / Riverside via Earl Street, Waterfront Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Erith. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Erith via Ashford International, Ebbsfleet International, Gravesend and Dartford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Kent and Erith is 56 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Erith without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Kent to Erith, including transfers.
Kent to Erith bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dickley Wood station.
Kent to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
The best way to get from Kent to Erith is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 510 bus and line 101 bus and line 700 bus and line 428 bus, which costs £3 - £6 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Erith, England?
You can take a train from Lenham to Erith via Ashford International, Ebbsfleet International, Gravesend, and Dartford in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Erith Town Centre / Riverside via Earl Street, Waterfront Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Ebbsfleet International
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Gravesend to Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to St Mary Cray
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gravesend to Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from St Mary Cray Station to Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Metrobus
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospital to Maxim Road / The Ship
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Earl Street to Waterfront Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
Bus from Bus Station to Erith Town Centre / Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from Dickley Wood to Earl Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £150–180
CabCo Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 455 455
- Website
- cabcocanterbury.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Kent to Erith bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Earl Street station.
Kent to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Erith is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Kent to Erith.
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