London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£35

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 30 m

Trains per day

Distance

88 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave London Victoria (VIC) for Canterbury East (CBE) 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 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.

P19502

10:101h30

London Victoria (VIC)

11:40Canterbury East (CBE)

£341One-way

0 changes

P19504

09:101h30

London Victoria (VIC)

10:40Canterbury East (CBE)

£341One-way

0 changes

P19506

08:101h30

London Victoria (VIC)

09:40Canterbury East (CBE)

£381One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £10.

Distance: 88 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£31 Average Price	£9 Average Price Cheapest
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 8 July

Last updated at 02:04

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
P19500	On time 10:10 London Victoria (VIC)	1h30	11:40 Canterbury East (CBE)	0 changesdirect
P19498	On time 11:10 London Victoria (VIC)	1h30	12:40 Canterbury East (CBE)	0 changesdirect
This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)

United Kingdom

Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 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 £8

Distance

88 km

Average train duration

1h 32m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 20m

First train

04:42

Last train

21:10

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train providers: Southeastern trains London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)

You can travel by train between London Victoria (VIC) and Canterbury East (CBE) with Southeastern for as low as £7. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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.

Southeastern from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £7
Southeastern frequency: 17 a day

FAQs: London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) 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 Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE).

Cheap train tickets from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) train travel time is 1 h 26 min for the 55 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) leaves at 04: 42. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) leaves at 21: 10.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) without having to change trains with Southeastern. There are 3 direct trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) train with Southeastern. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between London Victoria (VIC) and Canterbury East (CBE) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 10.

A day trip to Canterbury East (CBE) from London Victoria (VIC) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) by train is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) including taking a coach or train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London Victoria (VIC) and Canterbury East (CBE)

London

Canterbury

The major train station for departures in London is London Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Victoria for your trip from London to Canterbury.

London Victoria Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Public transport options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line