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Fleur de Lis Museum
Local museum covering Faversham’s archaeology, trades and everyday life. A compact introduction to the town’s long history.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
15 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
15 m
Trains on 23 Sept
2
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to Faversham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to Faversham will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 2 trains from Canterbury to Faversham, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Faversham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 14 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (14m by train vs 18m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £3 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.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Faversham trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P86197 | On time 16:47 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0h14 | 17:01 Faversham station (FAV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 7:17 Canterbury | 0h15 | 7:32 Faversham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:47 Canterbury | 0h15 | 11:02 Faversham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Canterbury to Faversham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 13m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Discover the best of Faversham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Faversham trip today.
Local museum covering Faversham’s archaeology, trades and everyday life. A compact introduction to the town’s long history.
Visitor centre and heritage displays exploring the town’s creek, shipping and boatbuilding past. A useful stop before a waterside walk.
Small gallery space in a historic building hosting changing exhibitions and community arts events in the town centre.
Central square lined with historic buildings and regular market activity. A natural starting point for exploring Faversham on foot.
Characterful historic street with timber-framed buildings, independent shops and strong sense of the old market town.
Waterside walking area with wharves, boatyard views and maritime atmosphere. Popular for gentle strolls and photography.
Kentish hopper huss is dogfish or rock salmon battered and fried, a traditional Kent coast fish supper long linked with nearby seaside towns and local chippies.
Whitstable native oysters are served raw with lemon or shallot vinegar. They are a defining shellfish of the north Kent coast and widely eaten around Faversham.
Kentish cobnut dishes use the local cultivated hazelnut, often in tarts, salads or desserts. Cobnuts are a classic Kent orchard product with a long regional history.
Smart modern British restaurant with a relaxed feel, known for seasonal Kent produce, careful cooking and a stronger occasion-dining atmosphere.
Traditional pub by Shepherd Neame serving classic British dishes and local beer in a historic inn setting near the centre of town.
Long-established market venue and pub for local ales, hearty British plates and an informal atmosphere popular with residents and day visitors.
Moderate for south-east England. Dining and hotels cost more than in many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Faversham 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 Faversham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Canterbury to Faversham trains use the Canterbury East to Faversham station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury and Faversham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Canterbury East has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury East.
ATMs are available at Canterbury East.
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury East. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Canterbury East: Parking, WC.
Available at Canterbury East: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury East: 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.
Faversham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Faversham.
ATMs are available at Faversham.
Ticket office support is available at Faversham. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Faversham: Parking, WC.
Available at Faversham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Faversham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. 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 from subway to all platforms now available via lifts. Access from car park involves using a second lift and a steep slope. Access from ticket office side involves a steep ramp only, 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: booking hall/ car park entrance, 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: No.
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