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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
91 km
Cheap tickets
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 £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Canterbury West (CBW) every day 4 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 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.
08:061h28
London Paddington (PAD)09:34Canterbury West (CBW)
£591One-way
0 changes
05:021h37
London Paddington (PAD)06:39Canterbury West (CBW)
£611One-way
0 changes
06:341h44
London Paddington (PAD)08:18Canterbury West (CBW)
£611One-way
0 changes
04:521h47
London Paddington (PAD)06:39Canterbury West (CBW)
£621One-way
0 changes
08:061h28
London Paddington (PAD)09:34Canterbury West (CBW)
£591One-way
0 changes
05:021h37
London Paddington (PAD)06:39Canterbury West (CBW)
£611One-way
0 changes
06:341h44
London Paddington (PAD)08:18Canterbury West (CBW)
£611One-way
0 changes
04:521h47
London Paddington (PAD)06:39Canterbury West (CBW)
£621One-way
0 changes
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
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:52
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h47 | 06:39 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:02 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h37 | 06:39 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:34 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h44 | 08:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:06 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h28 | 09:34 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.
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 £9
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 |
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 £9
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.
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
1h 24m
Cheapest Price
£17
Southeastern frequency
5 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
Family area
FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) train
FAQs: Travel by train from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW).
The train distance from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) is 91 km.
To get from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Booking trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) covers a distance of 91 km and takes approximately 1h 27m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) leaves at 4:52.
The cost of a train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £59.
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) departs at 16:37.
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) is by coach, costing approximately £9.
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW) run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW).
There is no night train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW).
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to Canterbury West (CBW).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Canterbury West (CBW)
London
Canterbury
The major train station for departures in London is London Paddington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Paddington for your trip from London to Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- 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
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near Platform 1.
Public transport options for London Paddington
- 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Canterbury is Canterbury West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury West for your journey to Canterbury from London.
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
Most popular train connections from London Paddington (PAD)
Most popular trains to and from Canterbury West (CBW) and London Paddington (PAD)
Most popular train connections to Canterbury West (CBW)
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