Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£78

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£86

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

2 h 2 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

2 h 24 m

Trains on 20 Sept

5

Distance

108 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.

Fast trains

To travel from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) you need to make at least one change.

  • SoutheasternP90235+Heathrow ExpressW10624+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London Paddington
    8:062h49
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    10:55Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £781One-way
    2 changes
  • SoutheasternP85633+Elizabeth lineC36980
    7:262h26
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    9:52Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £881One-way
    1 change
  • Elizabeth lineC37011+SoutheasternP85641
    8:232h29
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    10:52Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £881One-way
    1 change
  • SoutheasternP85633+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW10609
    7:262h15
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    9:41Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £881One-way
    2 changes
  • SoutheasternP85641+Heathrow ExpressW10618+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
    8:232h02
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    10:25Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £881One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £76.

Distance: 108 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£76

Average Price

£12

Average Price

Cheapest

£34

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 35m

Average total duration

3h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is a coach with an average price of £12.

This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX):

A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) costing on average £76.

The fastest way to travel from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Canterbury West (CBW) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 34m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £76 compared to roughly £34 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.

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.

Live departures

Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train times

The table below shows live departures for Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SoutheasternP85716+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW1074919:23 Canterbury West (CBW)
2h02
21:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
SoutheasternP85716+Elizabeth lineC37307
On time
19:23 Canterbury West (CBW)
2h07
21:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
Sunday 20 September
SoutheasternP85633+Elizabeth lineC369807:26 Canterbury West (CBW)
2h26
9:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
SoutheasternP85633+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW106097:26 Canterbury West (CBW)
2h15
9:41 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
SoutheasternP90235+Heathrow ExpressW10624+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London Paddington8:06 Canterbury West (CBW)
2h49
10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
SoutheasternP85641+Elizabeth lineC370118:23 Canterbury West (CBW)
2h29
10:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
SoutheasternP85641+Heathrow ExpressW10618+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:23 Canterbury West (CBW)
2h02
10:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Southeastern as well as Elizabeth line offer trains services from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).

Why book with Omio vs Southeastern?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southeastern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Elizabeth line to find the best option for your trip from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Southeastern with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 15:20. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 59m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance
108 km
Average train duration
1h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
1h 59m
First train
4:20
Last train
15:20
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

Train companies: Southeastern, Elizabeth line from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trainsSoutheastern, Elizabeth line trains will get you between Canterbury West (CBW) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southeastern Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Southeastern Price
£24
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area

Elizabeth line

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Elizabeth line Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Elizabeth line Price
£87
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £76.
The train journey from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) covers a distance of 108 km and takes approximately 1h 59m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is 108 km.
The first train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) leaves at 4:20.
The last train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) departs at 15:20.
Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
To get from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is by coach, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Canterbury West to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 offers some scenic views, especially as it travels through the charming Kent countryside. However, the route primarily serves as a commuter line, so while there are picturesque moments, much of the scenery includes suburban and urban landscapes.
A day trip from Canterbury West to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 59m and trains run 7 times per day over a distance of 108 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury West (CBW) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Most Canterbury West (CBW) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trains use the Canterbury West to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury West (CBW) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Canterbury
Arrival train stations in London
Canterbury WestCanterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN+44 3303339232ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Canterbury West from Canterbury city centre

Bus21, 400, 401, Uni1, Uni2 · 14m · £3 · every ~22 min

Canterbury West train station facilities and services

Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. Information desks are 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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: 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.

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