By Train
The Kent Downs are well served by the Southeastern railway, with around 40 stations in and bordering the AONB.For information on train times and engineering works, call National Rail Enquiries on 08457484950. Alternatively, follow the link to their Journey Planner.
There are plenty of circular walking routes from stations such as Chilham, Wye, Charing, Lenham and Hollingbourne. Go to our Walking page for details.
 
By Bus
Call 0870 608 2608 for information on bus services in and around the Kent Downs AONB. The two main bus companies serving Kent and the Kent Downs are:
Arriva (tel: 01622 697000)
Stagecoach (tel: 08702 433711).
National Public Transport Information
Traveline – call 0871 200 2233
Kent County Council transport information
A good source of information on all transport services in the county
Getting to the Kent Downs from the continent
Two train services and a number of ferry companies serve Kent from the continent, with easy access to the Kent Downs from the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel and Eurostar terminals. Follow the links through to their websites or call the numbers listed:
Eurostar runs passenger services from Lille, Paris, Brussels and Avignon to London, Ebbsfleet and Ashford. Call 08705 186 186
Eurotunnel operates between Calais and Cheriton at Folkestone. Call 08705 35 35 35
Norfolk Line – operates between Calais and Dover. Call 0870 870 10 20
P&O Ferries – operates between Calais and Dover. Call 08716 645 645
Seafrance – operates between Calais and Dover. Call 0871 663 2546
Transeuropa Ferries – operates between Ostend and Ramsgate. Call 01843 595522
LD Lines - operates Folkestone to Bologne. Call 0844 5768836
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