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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW)
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Canterbury West (CBW) 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 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 88 km
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW) trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:32 London Gatwick Airport | 2h47 | 12:19 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Southeastern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southeastern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Southern or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Southern or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 09:32. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 09:32 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Canterbury West (CBW) from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West (CBW) 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 West (CBW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Canterbury West (CBW)
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Information Desk
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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