There are 5 ways to get from Southampton Port to Kent by train, bus, or car
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Train via Maidstone East
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 8m£53–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
7h 12m£22–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061 / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 1m£36–63Drive 113.7 mi
- Drive from Southampton Port to Kentcar 113.7 mi
2h 6m£29–42Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 10m£55–110
Southampton Port to Kent by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Kent is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Kent. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Dickley Wood via Coach Station, London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Kent. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Lenham via London Waterloo East and Maidstone East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Southampton Port and Kent is 128 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Kent without a car is to train via Maidstone East which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Southampton Port to Kent, including transfers.
Southampton Port to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton Port to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Kent is to train via Maidstone East which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Southampton Port, England and Kent, England?
You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Lenham via Central Station, Southampton Central, London Waterloo, London Waterloo East, and Maidstone East in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Dickley Wood via Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton Port to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Southampton Port to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Port to Kent is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Southampton Port to Kent.
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