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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Horley to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horley to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Canterbury will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
To travel from Horley to Canterbury you need to make at least one change.
4:442h55Horley7:39Canterbury£801One-way1 change- 6:351h59Horley8:34Canterbury£801One-way1 change
- 7:312h03Horley9:34Canterbury£801One-way1 change
- 8:212h13Horley10:34Canterbury£801One-way1 change
- 9:351h59Horley11:34Canterbury£801One-way1 change
- 16:521h49Horley18:41Canterbury£801One-way1 change
- 16:211h50Horley18:11Canterbury£801One-way1 change
- 17:381h56Horley19:34Canterbury£831One-way2 changes
- 18:381h56Horley20:34Canterbury£831One-way2 changes
- 19:371h57Horley21:34Canterbury£831One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Horley to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Horley to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 87 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Horley to Canterbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Canterbury trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 29 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:44 Horley | 2h55 | 7:39 Canterbury | 1 change | |
| 5:28 Horley | 2h11 | 7:39 Canterbury | 2 changes | |
| 6:35 Horley | 1h59 | 8:34 Canterbury | 1 change | |
| 7:31 Horley | 2h03 | 9:34 Canterbury | 1 change | |
| 8:21 Horley | 2h13 | 10:34 Canterbury | 1 change | |
 | 8:33 Horley | 2h01 | 10:34 Canterbury | 2 changes | |
| 9:35 Horley | 1h59 | 11:34 Canterbury | 1 change | |
| 10:21 Horley | 2h13 | 12:34 Canterbury | 1 change | |
| 10:32 Horley | 2h02 | 12:34 Canterbury | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horley to Canterbury
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Trains from Horley to Canterbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 4:41 |
Last train 23:06 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern from Horley to Canterbury trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Horley and Canterbury from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Horley to Canterbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley to Canterbury 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 Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Horley and Canterbury
Most Horley to Canterbury trains use the Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West station pair, with some services arriving at Canterbury East. Use this guide to compare Horley and Canterbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Horley from Horley city centre
Horley train station facilities and services
Horley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Horley.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Horley. ATMs are available at Horley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Horley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Horley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Horley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Canterbury station do trains from Horley arrive at?
Getting to Canterbury West from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury West train station facilities and services
Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: 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.
Getting to Canterbury East from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury East 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
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury East.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Canterbury East.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury East: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Canterbury East: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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