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The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Canterbury
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
115 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Canterbury will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Guildford for Canterbury every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.
04:493h07
Guildford07:56Canterbury
£561One-way
0 changes
04:493h07
Guildford07:56Canterbury
£561One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Guildford to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 115 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£58 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Guildford to Canterbury train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 06:59
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:38 Guildford | 2h40 | 10:18 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:35 Guildford | 2h43 | 11:18 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 04:49 Guildford | 3h07 | 07:56 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Canterbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Guildford to Canterbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £13 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 £13
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 22:23 |
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 £13
Train companies: Southeastern, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Guildford to Canterbury trainsSoutheastern, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Guildford and Canterbury from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
£88
South Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
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
2h 33m
Cheapest Price
£54
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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Price
£67
first_great_western frequency
3 a day
FAQs: Guildford to Canterbury train
FAQs: Travel by train from Guildford 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 Guildford to Canterbury.
Booking trains from Guildford to Canterbury in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Guildford to Canterbury is 115 km.
The train journey from Guildford to Canterbury covers a distance of 115 km and takes approximately 2h 33m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Guildford to Canterbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £54, while the average price tends to be around £58.
The first train from Guildford to Canterbury leaves at 4:58.
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Canterbury is by coach, costing approximately £13.
To get from Guildford to Canterbury, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train station in Guildford that goes to Canterbury is Guildford station (GLD), and it arrives at Canterbury West (CBW).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Guildford to Canterbury.
Yes, you can take the train from Guildford to Canterbury.
The last train from Guildford to Canterbury departs at 22:23.
Trains from Guildford to Canterbury run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Guildford to Canterbury.
There is no night train service from Guildford to Canterbury.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and Canterbury
Guildford
Canterbury
The major train station for departures in Guildford is Guildford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Guildford for your trip from Guildford to Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Guildford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
TaxisWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for London Road (Guildford)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Side of station - 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 Guildford.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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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