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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Kent is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kent. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Southampton to Kent?

The distance between Southampton and Kent is 127 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Kent without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Southampton to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kent bus from?

Southampton to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kent train from?

Southampton to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Kent?

The best way to get from Southampton to Kent is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Southampton to Kent bus arrive?

Southampton to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Southampton to Kent train arrive?

Southampton to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Kent is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Southampton to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1167+ hotels available in Kent.

Southampton to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 4m
£58–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B10
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
5h 39m
£22–50
Drive 113.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Kentcar 113.6 mi
2h 4m
£28–40
Train, bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Hovetrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
6h 37m
£43–79

Southampton to Kent by train

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Distance: 126.2 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Dickley Wood via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and King Street in around 5h 39m.

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