Train Travel Times: Kent to London

Journey times from Kent to London vary significantly by departure station and London terminus:

• Ashford International → London St Pancras (HS1): ~38 minutes (high-speed)
• Canterbury West → St Pancras: ~55–65 minutes
• Dover Priory → St Pancras / Victoria: ~1h 10m – 1h 30m
• Folkestone Central → London Victoria / Charing Cross: ~1h 15m
• Maidstone East → Victoria / Blackfriars: ~1h – 1h 20m
• Sevenoaks → London Bridge / Charing Cross: ~30–40 minutes

High-speed (HS1) services from North/East Kent are dramatically faster than classic lines from South/West Kent. Check National Rail Enquiries for live times.