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station information and facilities
Canterbury East
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
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FAQ: Travel from Canterbury East (CBE)
Everything you need to know about Canterbury East (CBE): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Yes, Canterbury East station provides accessibility services as staff help is available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Canterbury East station is near the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral, the historic Canterbury Roman Museum, and the scenic Westgate Gardens.
Car rental services are not available at Canterbury East station.
The city center is approximately 0.582 kilometers from Canterbury East station.
To reach the city center from Canterbury East, you can use the rail replacement bus services located at the replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
It is generally recommended to arrive at Canterbury East station at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow for any necessary ticket collection or station navigation.
Canterbury East is located at Canterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB.
Yes, parking is available at Canterbury East at the Station Car Park.
I'm sorry, but I can't provide the specific train fare from Canterbury East to the closest airport. Please check with the relevant train service provider for accurate and up-to-date pricing.
Canterbury East does not have direct metro services, but rail replacement buses can be accessed at the replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
Traveling during the early morning or late evening at Canterbury East is generally considered to be safe, as the station is equipped with essential security measures, including CCTV surveillance and regular staff presence.
Security and ticket checks are conducted at Canterbury East station to ensure passenger safety and verify ticket validity.
Toilets at Canterbury East are located on Platform 2 and are available during staffing hours.
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