The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK)
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) train times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:20 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h13 | 06:33 City Thameslink (CTK) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:14 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h04 | 07:18 City Thameslink (CTK) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:49 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h04 | 07:53 City Thameslink (CTK) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:19 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h04 | 08:23 City Thameslink (CTK) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:33 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h50 | 09:23 City Thameslink (CTK) | 2 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK)
Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 08:33. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 08:33 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Canterbury West (CBW) and City Thameslink (CTK) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury West (CBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at City Thameslink (CTK), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury West (CBW) and City Thameslink (CTK)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 19:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: Key cutting, Newsagent
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Ludgate Entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: The platforms at this station are underground. There are seats on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Pilgrim St
- Storage CCTV: Yes
