Whether you prefer bus, train, car, bicycle and or your own legs, getting around Kent couldn’t be easier. A great network of roads, trails, paths and train lines run from town to town, leaving you with more time to experience the sheer beauty of Kent’s countryside.
Whether you prefer bus, train, car, bicycle and or your own legs, getting around Kent couldn’t be easier. A great network of roads, trails, paths and train lines run from town to town, leaving you with more time to experience the sheer beauty of Kent’s countryside.
Southeastern trains
Visiting the Garden of England couldn’t be easier by train with Southeastern – just sit back, relax and enjoy the Kent countryside as you travel. Just a short hop on the train and you can explore the beautiful Kent countryside, historic buildings and stunning coastal views – not forgetting plenty of pit-stops for an ice cream!
Southeastern operates the train service between London and Kent, including the UK’s first domestic high speed from St Pancras International, HS1. The service calls at stations such as Ashford International and Stratford International, and goes on to call at numerous Kent locations including Canterbury, Folkestone, towns in Medway, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Dover. As a quick mode of transport and with great value fares, it’s the perfect way to explore the county without a car.
Stagecoach buses
For low-cost travel around Kent, try Stagecoach’s bus services. Stagecoach makes it easy to get to and from main towns and attractions including the iconic Canterbury Cathedral, blue flag beaches in Thanet, several nature reserves and the historical Dover Castle on the White Cliffs of Dover.
Stagecoach operates primarily in the east and south of the county running over 55 bus routes around Ashford, Canterbury, the Dover & Deal area, Faversham, Sittingbourne and Maidstone, the Folkestone & Hythe area, Herne Bay, Whitstable and Thanet.
Arriva buses
Jump aboard an Arriva bus and enjoy the delights of discovering West and North Kent by public transport! Comfortable and regular bus services, with great-value fares leave you feeling confident that you can reach your destination on time and with ease.
Arriva's extensive bus network makes exploring North and West Kent simple. Covering town centres and rural villages across Gravesend, Isle of Sheppey, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Medway. The company also run frequent buses to Bluewater for all your shopping needs as well as Ebbsfleet International Station for national and international rail connections.
