The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
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 £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Canterbury West (CBW) for London Charing Cross (CHX) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
9:231h58Canterbury West (CBW)11:21London Charing Cross (CHX)£161One-way0 changes
8:552h06Canterbury West (CBW)11:01London Charing Cross (CHX)£581One-way0 changes
9:231h58Canterbury West (CBW)11:21London Charing Cross (CHX)£161One-way0 changes
8:552h06Canterbury West (CBW)11:01London Charing Cross (CHX)£581One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 87 km
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2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 tomorrow, Sunday 3 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:55 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h06 | 11:01 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h58 | 11:21 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 18:06. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 18:06 |
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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 £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 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)
- 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 - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- 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
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
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