Your County - Putting Kent First

Kent 4 star Council

Rail, Ferry and Air Travel

Rail Travel

Southeastern rail operate most rail services in Kent (all links on this page open in a new window). For information about rail services, including up-to-date timetables, service disruptions and fares, visit National Rail Enquiries or call them on 08457 48 49 50.

International Rail Services

Eurostar run passenger services from London and Ashford to various European destinations, including Lille, Paris, Brussels and Avignon. Call 08705 186 186 or visit Eurostar's website for more information.

If you are travelling by car, the Eurotunnel service runs from Folkestone to Calais. For more information, or to make a booking, visit Eurotunnel's website or call 08705 35 35 35.

Local Railways

There are several local railways operating in Kent. Please contact the relevant company for further details.
All links on this page open in a new window

Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway
PO Box 300
Sittingbourne
Kent ME10 2DZ
Phone icon0871 222 1568

Kent and East Sussex Railway Co.
Town Station
Tenterden
Kent TN30 6HE
Phone icon0870 600 6074

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
New Romney
Kent TN28 8PL
Phone icon01797 362 353

East Kent Railway
Station Road
Shepherdswell
Dover CT15 7PD
Phone icon01304 832 042

Spa Valley Railway
West Station
Tunbridge Wells
Kent TN2 5QY
Phone icon01892 537 715

Ferry Travel

A ferry service operates between Gravesend (West Street Pier) and Tilbury, Monday to Saturday. You can download the ferry timetable, which also gives details of the connecting bus service between the port and Tilbury town station. This service is operated by the Lower Thames & Medway Passenger Boat Company.

Other ferry services in Kent are operated by the following:

Please contact the operator for further service details.

Local Airports

The airports in Kent run various international, charter and pleasure flights. For details of timetables, special events and bookings, follow the links below.

Kent International Airport
PO Box 500
Manston
Ramsgate
Kent, CT12 5BP
Phone icon01843 823 600

Lyddair
Lydd Airport
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 9QL
Phone icon01797 322 207

Visit Explore Kent for more information about tourist attractions in the county.

Copyright Kent County Council 2008