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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury to Aylesford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Canterbury to Aylesford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 1h 34m.
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
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 00:24 |
Last train 23:24 |
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
Train companies: Southeastern from Canterbury to Aylesford trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Canterbury and Aylesford 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 Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£9
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
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
FAQs: Canterbury to Aylesford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Aylesford 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 Aylesford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Aylesford can be explored comfortably in one to two days, allowing time to visit local attractions such as the historic priory, charming village shops, and nearby scenic countryside.
Booking trains from Canterbury to Aylesford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Canterbury to Aylesford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train distance from Canterbury to Aylesford is 42 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Canterbury to Aylesford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £9.
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Aylesford is by train, costing approximately £9.
The train station in Canterbury that goes to Aylesford is Canterbury West (CBW), and it arrives at Aylesford station (AYL).
The train journey from Canterbury to Aylesford offers picturesque views of the Kent countryside, featuring rolling hills, charming villages, and lush greenery, making it a scenic experience for travellers.
The train journey from Canterbury to Aylesford covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 1h 34m. Trains run 4 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Canterbury to Aylesford.
The first train from Canterbury to Aylesford leaves at 0:24.
Yes, you can take the train from Canterbury to Aylesford.
The last train from Canterbury to Aylesford departs at 23:24.
Trains from Canterbury to Aylesford run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Canterbury to Aylesford.
There is no night train service from Canterbury to Aylesford.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Canterbury to Aylesford. The journey takes 1h 34m, and there are 4 trains available per day. The distance is 42 km.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and Aylesford
Canterbury
Aylesford
The major train station for departures in Canterbury is Canterbury West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury West for your trip from Canterbury to Aylesford.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
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: 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- 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 West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
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.
The major train station for arrivals in Aylesford is Aylesford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aylesford for your journey to Aylesford from Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services to Strood. There is no step free access to Platform 2 - Step access only via footbridge to platform 2 for services towards Maidstone. No step free interchange between platforms.Wheelchair ramp available on the train.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in the Car Park
- 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 Aylesford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Maidstone: Replacement bus stop outside the station entrance. Towards Strood: Bus stop opposite the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 09:15 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Step access only via footbridge to platform 1 for services towards London.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 2
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park & 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 Barming
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Maidstone: Bus stop in Hermitage Lane next to the car park entrance. Towards Borough Green & Wrotham: Bus stop in Hermitage Lane opposite the car park entrance.
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