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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Canterbury West (CBW) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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 coach and train for London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 91 km
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1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h42 | 06:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h00 | 07:40 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:10 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h24 | 07:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:37 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h41 | 08:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h46 | 21:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW)
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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 16:37. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 16:37 |
Train companies: Southeastern from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Canterbury West (CBW) from £9. 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 Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) and Canterbury West (CBW)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation 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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