- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lenham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Lenham to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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London is costly by UK standards. Hotels, transport, and dining add up quickly, though budget eats and free museums help control costs.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10% for good service.
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