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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE) to Canterbury West (CBW) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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 Waterloo East (WAE) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 41m. 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: 86 km
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2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Waterloo East (WAE) to Canterbury West (CBW) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo East (WAE) to Canterbury West (CBW) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:07 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 1h49 | 07:56 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:18 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 2h00 | 10:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Canterbury West (CBW)
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Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Canterbury West (CBW) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 04:36 |
Last train 19:37 |
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FAQs: London Waterloo East (WAE) to Canterbury West (CBW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE) and Canterbury West (CBW)
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Bike Rental
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Information Desk
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Waterloo East is only through use of lift at Waterloo Main. Ramps access to the platforms is steep. There is no ticket office. Full ticket office facilities available in Waterloo Main station. There is an entrance from Southwark underground station but this involves either steps or an escalator. There is also a step only access available from the Sandall Street entrance onto the overbridge connection between Waterloo East and Waterloo main stations. Taxis and direct road access only available from Waterloo main station which is connected via ramps and an overbridge to Waterloo East station.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Black Cabs are available from the taxi rank adjacent to the Cab Road exit from Waterloo Main station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On overbridge from Waterloo Main station
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform B and C Only available when staff present
- 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: Bus alighting point in Sandell Street.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket 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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