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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 32 m
Trains on 17 Sept
53
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 53 trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX), including 21 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P9029117:011h53Canterbury West (CBW)18:54London Charing Cross (CHX)£131One-way0 changes- P9029718:011h53Canterbury West (CBW)19:54London Charing Cross (CHX)£131One-way0 changes
- P9029417:311h53Canterbury West (CBW)19:24London Charing Cross (CHX)£131One-way0 changes
- P9030018:311h53Canterbury West (CBW)20:24London Charing Cross (CHX)£131One-way0 changes
- P9030319:011h53Canterbury West (CBW)20:54London Charing Cross (CHX)£131One-way0 changes
- P85635+
C38226+
Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross7:491h29Canterbury West (CBW)9:18London Charing Cross (CHX)£611One-way2 changes - P85622+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross6:141h32Canterbury West (CBW)7:46London Charing Cross (CHX)£601One-way1 change
- P85635+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross7:491h32Canterbury West (CBW)9:21London Charing Cross (CHX)£601One-way1 change
- P85630+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross7:191h33Canterbury West (CBW)8:52London Charing Cross (CHX)£601One-way1 change
- P85667+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross11:231h33Canterbury West (CBW)12:56London Charing Cross (CHX)£581One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX):
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) costing on average £24.
Other travel options to London Charing Cross (CHX) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £26. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Southeastern, Southeastern.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P85616 · P90328 | On time 5:20 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h04 | 7:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85616+C38354+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross | 5:20 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h44 | 7:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P85616+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | On time 5:20 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h46 | 7:06 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90211 | On time 6:00 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h51 | 7:51 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85622+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | On time 6:14 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h32 | 7:46 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90222 | 7:03 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h49 | 8:52 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85630+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 7:19 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h33 | 8:52 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90229_P90230 | 7:32 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h51 | 9:23 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85635+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross+C38226 | 7:49 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h29 | 9:18 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P85635+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 7:49 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h32 | 9:21 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90233 | 8:03 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h51 | 9:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85639+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 8:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h33 | 9:56 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90239_P90331 | 8:33 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h51 | 10:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P90249 | 10:03 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h48 | 11:51 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85658 · P90252 | 10:21 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h00 | 12:21 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85658+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 10:21 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h35 | 11:56 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85661+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 10:54 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h38 | 12:32 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85661+C38520+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross | 10:54 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h36 | 12:30 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P90255 | 11:06 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h45 | 12:51 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85667 · P90258 | 11:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h58 | 13:21 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85667+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 11:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h33 | 12:56 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90261 | 12:06 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h45 | 13:51 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85674 · P90264 | 12:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h58 | 14:21 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85674+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 12:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h33 | 13:56 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90267 | 13:06 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h48 | 14:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85680 · P90270 | 13:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h01 | 15:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85680+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 13:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h33 | 14:56 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90273 | 14:06 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h48 | 15:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85686 · P90276 | 14:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h01 | 16:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85686+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 14:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h33 | 15:56 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90279 | 15:06 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h48 | 16:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85692 · P90282 | 15:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h01 | 17:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85692+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 15:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h33 | 16:56 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90285 | 16:01 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h53 | 17:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85698+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 16:20 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h37 | 17:57 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85698+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross+C38576 | 16:20 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h35 | 17:55 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P90288 | 16:31 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h53 | 18:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P90291 | 17:01 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h53 | 18:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85703+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 17:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h34 | 18:57 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90294 | 17:31 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h53 | 19:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P90297 | 18:01 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h53 | 19:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85709+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 18:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h38 | 20:01 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90300 | 18:31 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h53 | 20:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P90303 | 19:01 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h53 | 20:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85715 · P90306 | 19:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h01 | 21:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85715+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 19:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h38 | 21:01 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90309 | 20:06 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h48 | 21:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85722 · P90312 | 20:20 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h04 | 22:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P85722+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 20:20 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h41 | 22:01 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P90217 | 21:06 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h48 | 22:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85731+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross | 21:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h38 | 23:01 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 20:23 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Southeastern from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Canterbury West (CBW) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from £8. 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 London Charing Cross (CHX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury West (CBW) and London Charing Cross (CHX)
Most Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains use the Canterbury West to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury West (CBW) and London Charing Cross (CHX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Canterbury West from Canterbury city centre
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.
Getting to London Charing Cross from London city centre
London Charing Cross train station facilities and services
London Charing Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Charing Cross.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at London Charing Cross.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Charing Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Charing Cross: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Charing Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Charing Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers, Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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