Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to London 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 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£31 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 9m average duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m average duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 07:07 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h34 | 08:41 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 07:23 07:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h49 | 09:11 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
![]() | Delayed 07:23 07:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 0h56 | 08:18 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 08:07 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h34 | 09:41 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:23 08:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h49 | 10:11 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
![]() | Delayed 08:23 08:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 0h56 | 09:18 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 09:07 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h34 | 10:41 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 09:23 09:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 0h56 | 10:18 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 09:23 09:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h49 | 11:11 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
![]() | On time 10:07 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h34 | 11:41 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 10:23 10:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h49 | 12:11 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
![]() | Delayed 10:23 10:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 0h56 | 11:18 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 11:07 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h34 | 12:41 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 11:23 11:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 0h56 | 12:18 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 11:23 11:22Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h49 | 13:11 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
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Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Train providers 1 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:34 |
Travel between Canterbury and London from £14 with Omio’s train partners Southeastern! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.
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.
Train information from Canterbury to London with Southeastern:
Rail travellers can choose from 48 trains from Canterbury to London on most days. Trains depart at a rate of two per hour during the week but may be less frequent at weekends. The first train leaves at 5.18 a.m. and the last is at 10.25 p.m. The route is managed by Southeastern and, although journey times can vary, a typical trip takes 1 hour 4 minutes.
Departure Station: Trains depart from Canterbury West station. The busier of the city's two stations, Canterbury West is just 10 minutes on foot from the city centre and attractions like Canterbury Cathedral. Local buses can be caught nearby and taxis are generally available from the station car park.
Arrival Station: All trains from Canterbury to London terminate at St. Pancras International. The station is 15 minutes from Oxford Street and Central London by bus and there are several stops close to the station. TFL London Underground (Central, Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly, District, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines) trains from Kings Cross/St. Pancras tube station can take travellers to any part of the city.
When departing from Canterbury, you have various train station options to start your route from including Canterbury West and Canterbury East. When arriving in London, you can end your route in train stations like London St Pancras International, London Victoria, London Bridge, London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Canterbury West, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London St Pancras International, located 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre.
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