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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Kentby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 26m
    £80–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to London Victoriabus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    9h 50m
    £41–61

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 598 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    9h 5m
    £71–120

  4. Drive  314.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kentcar car 314.9 mi
    5h 14m
    £78–113

  5. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    4h 49m
    £96–337

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 42m
    £118–171

  7. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 38m
    £131–307

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 8m
    £148–437

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 53m
    £112–284

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 27m
    £95–276

  11. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 28m
    £113–314

  12. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 54m
    £118–250

Newcastle upon Tyne to Kent by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Lenham via King's Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 9h 50m.

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