To get to Kent by car from London, take the M20 motorway towards Folkestone and Dover. If you're coming from Brighton, take the A27 towards Ashford. If you're traveling from Canterbury, take the A28 south towards Ashford.
To reach Kent by train from London, take the Southeastern train towards Ashford International or Canterbury West. From Brighton, take the Southern train towards Ashford International or Hastings. From Canterbury, take the Canterbury West train towards Ashford International or London St. Pancras.
If you're visiting other local landmarks such as the White Cliffs of Dover or Leeds Castle, consider taking a guided tour or renting a car as public transportation may be limited. Other nearby cities/towns to visit include Maidstone, Rochester, and Tunbridge Wells.
The closest airport to Kent is London Gatwick Airport, located approximately 33 miles away. From the airport, you can reach Kent by either taking a train or driving. By train, you can take the Gatwick Express to London Victoria Station, and from there, connect to a train towards Kent. Driving is also an option, and takes approximately one hour depending on traffic conditions. Simply follow the M23 and M25 motorways, and take the exit for Kent.