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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dover to Canterbury
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
22 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Canterbury will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Dover for Canterbury every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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.
P1953810:110h32
Dover Priory (DVP)10:43Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
P1954009:110h32
Dover Priory (DVP)09:43Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
P19544_P1954308:130h31
Dover Priory (DVP)08:44Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
P1953611:110h32
Dover Priory (DVP)11:43Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
P19542_P1954108:500h28
Dover Priory (DVP)09:18Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
P19542_P1954108:500h28
Dover Priory (DVP)09:18Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
P19544_P1954308:130h31
Dover Priory (DVP)08:44Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
P1953810:110h32
Dover Priory (DVP)10:43Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
P1954009:110h32
Dover Priory (DVP)09:43Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
P1953611:110h32
Dover Priory (DVP)11:43Canterbury East (CBE)
£121One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Dover to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 22 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£12 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dover to Canterbury train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:50
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P19544_P19543 | 08:13 Dover Priory (DVP) | 0h31 | 08:44 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P19542_P19541 | 08:50 Dover Priory (DVP) | 0h28 | 09:18 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P19540 | On time 09:11 Dover Priory (DVP) | 0h32 | 09:43 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P19538 | On time 10:11 Dover Priory (DVP) | 0h32 | 10:43 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P19536 | On time 11:11 Dover Priory (DVP) | 0h32 | 11:43 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P19534 | On time 12:10 Dover Priory (DVP) | 0h33 | 12:43 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Dover to Canterbury?
The best time to book your train from Dover to Canterbury is 14 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Dover to Canterbury route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Dover to Canterbury per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Dover to Canterbury.
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Overview: Train from Dover to Canterbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dover to Canterbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Train companies: Southeastern from Dover to Canterbury trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Dover and Canterbury from £7. 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
28m
Cheapest Price
£12
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: Dover to Canterbury train
FAQs: Travel by train from Dover to Canterbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dover to Canterbury.
Booking trains from Dover to Canterbury in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Dover to Canterbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Canterbury is by coach, costing approximately £7.
The train distance from Dover to Canterbury is 22 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Dover and Canterbury. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
The train journey from Dover to Canterbury covers a distance of 22 km and takes approximately 28m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in Dover that goes to Canterbury is Dover Priory (DVP), and it arrives at Canterbury East (CBE).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dover to Canterbury.
Yes, you can take the train from Dover to Canterbury.
The first train from Dover to Canterbury leaves at 0:04.
The last train from Dover to Canterbury departs at 23:55.
Trains from Dover to Canterbury run approximately 5 times per day.
There is no night train service from Dover to Canterbury.
To get from Dover to Canterbury, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Canterbury
Dover
Canterbury
The major train station for departures in Dover is Dover Priory. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover Priory for your trip from Dover to Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
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 via booking hall.
- 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: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day 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: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- 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 Dover Priory
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Canterbury is Canterbury East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury East for your journey to Canterbury from Dover.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation 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
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