Best places to commute from in Kent
Kent’s 13 areas ranked by fastest train to the city — best commuter areas. Every figure from OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS), 2026. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Fastest train to the city (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sevenoaks | 23 min |
| 2 | Ashford | 36 min |
| 3 | Tonbridge and Malling | 38 min |
| 4 | Dartford | 40 min |
| 5 | Tunbridge Wells | 40 min |
| 6 | Medway | 44 min |
| 7 | Gravesham | 58 min |
| 8 | Maidstone | 59 min |
| 9 | Swale | 69 min |
| 10 | Folkestone and Hythe | 83 min |
| 11 | Thanet | 101 min |
| 12 | Canterbury | 104 min |
| 13 | Dover | 113 min |
Source: OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS) · 2026. Ranked lowest first.
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