London to Canterbury train with Southeastern

Fri 10 Jul
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  • SoutheasternP89086
    20:431h38
    London Bridge (LBG)
    22:21Canterbury West (CBW)
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • SoutheasternP86344
    21:101h30
    London Victoria (VIC)
    22:40Canterbury East (CBE)
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • SoutheasternP86332
    19:101h30
    London Victoria (VIC)
    20:40Canterbury East (CBE)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • SoutheasternP85979 · P89086
    21:071h14
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    22:21Canterbury West (CBW)
    £131One-way
    1 change
  • SoutheasternP85718
    20:400h54
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    21:34Canterbury West (CBW)
    £131One-way
    0 changes

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Compare train and coach for London to Canterbury

The cheapest option from London to Canterbury is train, with an average price of £13. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from London to Canterbury among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

Distance: 87 km

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£28

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£13

Average Price

Cheapest option

2h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest option

1h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 35m

Average total duration

2h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Southeastern

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Live departures

London to Canterbury train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Canterbury trains for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SoutheasternP88649+ThameslinkC10060+SoutheasternP86332
Delayed
17:20 18:12London Bridge (LBG)
2h28
20:40 Canterbury East (CBE)
2 changes
SoutheasternP8570618:40 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h54
19:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8907118:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h41
20:24 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8539818:46 London Bridge (LBG)
1h30
20:16 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP85967 · P8907119:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h17
20:24 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP8633219:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
20:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8571219:40 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h54
20:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8907819:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h38
21:21 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP85973 · P8907820:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h14
21:21 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP8633820:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
21:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8571820:40 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h54
21:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8908520:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h38
22:21 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP85979 · P8908521:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h14
22:21 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP86344
On time
21:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
22:40 Canterbury East (CBE)
0 changesdirect
Friday 10 July
SoutheasternP85746 · P89108
On time
0:12 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h16
1:28 Canterbury West (CBW)
1 change
SoutheasternP88282+ThameslinkC18674+SoutheasternP878925:09 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
7:31 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP878925:42 London Victoria (VIC)
1h49
7:31 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC10189+SoutheasternP86238_P862405:48 London Bridge (LBG)
2h23
8:11 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SouthernW32590+ThameslinkC22602+SoutheasternP86238_P862405:56 London Bridge (LBG)
2h15
8:11 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP90004+ThameslinkG28279+SoutheasternP86238_P862405:57 London Bridge (LBG)
2h14
8:11 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP88663+ThameslinkC10028+SoutheasternP862415:59 London Bridge (LBG)
2h41
8:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP88405+ThameslinkC10028+SoutheasternP862416:04 London Bridge (LBG)
2h36
8:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP886616:05 London Victoria (VIC)
2h13
8:18 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW32607+ThameslinkG28279+SoutheasternP86238_P862406:14 London Bridge (LBG)
1h57
8:11 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10028+SoutheasternP862416:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
8:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP85312 · P86238_P862406:20 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h51
8:11 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP856206:37 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h03
7:40 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP86238_P862406:40 London Victoria (VIC)
1h31
8:11 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SouthernW29168+ThameslinkG28281+SoutheasternP862416:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h56
8:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86471+ThameslinkG28281+SoutheasternP862416:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h52
8:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP88414+ThameslinkC10100+SoutheasternP862477:03 London Bridge (LBG)
2h37
9:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85888 · P886617:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h11
8:18 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP862417:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
8:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP88995_P889987:13 London Bridge (LBG)
1h45
8:58 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP88681+ThameslinkC10100+SoutheasternP862477:15 London Bridge (LBG)
2h25
9:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10100+SoutheasternP862477:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
9:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP856287:39 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h55
8:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP890007:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h40
9:23 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW32641+ThameslinkG28285+SoutheasternP862477:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h56
9:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86483+ThameslinkG28285+SoutheasternP862477:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h52
9:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85319 · P862477:55 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h45
9:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP88423+ThameslinkC10097+SoutheasternP862548:02 London Bridge (LBG)
2h38
10:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85894 · P890008:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h19
9:23 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP862478:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
9:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC10097+SoutheasternP862548:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
10:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP90046+ThameslinkG28289+SoutheasternP862548:27 London Bridge (LBG)
2h13
10:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP856368:40 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h57
9:37 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP890068:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h39
10:22 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW29185+ThameslinkG28289+SoutheasternP862548:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h56
10:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85322 · P862548:55 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h45
10:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP88433+ThameslinkC10019+SoutheasternP862629:04 London Bridge (LBG)
2h36
11:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85902 · P890069:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h15
10:22 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP862549:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
10:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP88718+ThameslinkC10019+SoutheasternP862629:15 London Bridge (LBG)
2h25
11:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10019+SoutheasternP862629:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
11:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP856439:36 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h58
10:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP890129:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h36
11:19 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW29165+ThameslinkG28293+SoutheasternP862629:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h56
11:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86509+ThameslinkG28293+SoutheasternP862629:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h52
11:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85328 · P862629:50 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h50
11:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP88444+ThameslinkC10039+SoutheasternP8627110:04 London Bridge (LBG)
2h36
12:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85910 · P8901210:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h12
11:19 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP8626210:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
11:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP88736+ThameslinkC10039+SoutheasternP8627110:15 London Bridge (LBG)
2h25
12:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10039+SoutheasternP8627110:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
12:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP8565310:40 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h54
11:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8901810:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h36
12:19 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW29176+ThameslinkG28297+SoutheasternP8627110:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h56
12:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86525+ThameslinkG28297+SoutheasternP8627110:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h52
12:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85333 · P8627110:50 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h50
12:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP88455+ThameslinkC10016+SoutheasternP8627911:04 London Bridge (LBG)
2h36
13:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85917 · P8901811:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h12
12:19 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP8627111:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
12:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP88756+ThameslinkC10016+SoutheasternP8627911:15 London Bridge (LBG)
2h25
13:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10016+SoutheasternP8627911:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
13:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP8566311:37 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h57
12:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8902411:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h36
13:19 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW29155+ThameslinkG28301+SoutheasternP8627911:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h56
13:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86541+ThameslinkG28301+SoutheasternP8627911:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h52
13:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85337 · P8627911:50 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h50
13:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP85923 · P8902412:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h15
13:19 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP88467+ThameslinkC10013+SoutheasternP8628612:04 London Bridge (LBG)
2h36
14:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP8627912:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
13:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP88780+ThameslinkC10013+SoutheasternP8628612:15 London Bridge (LBG)
2h25
14:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10013+SoutheasternP8628612:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
14:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP8567112:40 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h54
13:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8903012:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h36
14:19 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW29202+ThameslinkG28305+SoutheasternP8628612:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h56
14:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86555+ThameslinkG28305+SoutheasternP8628612:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h52
14:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85341 · P8628612:50 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h50
14:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP88479+ThameslinkC10073+SoutheasternP8629313:04 London Bridge (LBG)
2h36
15:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85930 · P8903013:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h12
14:19 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP8628613:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
14:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP88800+ThameslinkC10073+SoutheasternP8629313:15 London Bridge (LBG)
2h25
15:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10073+SoutheasternP8629313:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
15:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP86082+ThameslinkC10072+SoutheasternP8629613:29 London Bridge (LBG)
2h37
16:06 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP8567713:40 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h54
14:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8903613:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h36
15:19 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW29191+ThameslinkG28309+SoutheasternP8629313:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h56
15:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP88813+ThameslinkC10072+SoutheasternP8629613:45 London Bridge (LBG)
2h21
16:06 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86566+ThameslinkG28309+SoutheasternP8629313:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h52
15:40 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10072+SoutheasternP8629613:48 London Bridge (LBG)
2h18
16:06 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP85344 · P8629313:50 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h50
15:40 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP88495+ThameslinkC10065+SoutheasternP8630114:04 London Bridge (LBG)
2h39
16:43 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85936 · P8903614:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h12
15:19 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP8629314:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
15:40 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SouthernW32608+ThameslinkG28311+SoutheasternP8629614:14 London Bridge (LBG)
1h52
16:06 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP88820+ThameslinkC10065+SoutheasternP8630114:15 London Bridge (LBG)
2h28
16:43 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86570+ThameslinkG28311+SoutheasternP8629614:18 London Bridge (LBG)
1h48
16:06 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10065+SoutheasternP8630114:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h25
16:43 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP85147 · P8629614:20 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h46
16:06 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP86088+ThameslinkC10066+SoutheasternP8630514:29 London Bridge (LBG)
2h40
17:09 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP8568314:40 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h54
15:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8629614:40 London Victoria (VIC)
1h26
16:06 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8904214:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h36
16:19 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW29158+ThameslinkG28313+SoutheasternP8630114:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h59
16:43 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP88825+ThameslinkC10066+SoutheasternP8630514:45 London Bridge (LBG)
2h24
17:09 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10066+SoutheasternP8630514:48 London Bridge (LBG)
2h21
17:09 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP86574+ThameslinkG28313+SoutheasternP8630114:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h55
16:43 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85346 · P8630114:50 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h53
16:43 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP88510+ThameslinkC10071+SoutheasternP8631015:04 London Bridge (LBG)
2h38
17:42 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85942 · P8904215:07 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h12
16:19 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP8630115:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h33
16:43 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP89045_P8904815:13 London Bridge (LBG)
1h48
17:01 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernW29166+ThameslinkG28315+SoutheasternP8630515:14 London Bridge (LBG)
1h55
17:09 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP88832+ThameslinkC10071+SoutheasternP8631015:15 London Bridge (LBG)
2h27
17:42 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86578+ThameslinkG28315+SoutheasternP8630515:18 London Bridge (LBG)
1h51
17:09 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
ThameslinkC10071+SoutheasternP8631015:18 London Bridge (LBG)
2h24
17:42 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP85347 · P8630515:20 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h49
17:09 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP86094+ThameslinkC10050+SoutheasternP8539415:29 London Bridge (LBG)
2h41
18:10 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP8568915:37 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h57
16:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8630515:40 London Victoria (VIC)
1h29
17:09 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8904915:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h37
17:20 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SouthernC09843+ThameslinkG28317+SoutheasternP8631015:44 London Bridge (LBG)
1h58
17:42 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP88835+ThameslinkC10050+SoutheasternP8539415:45 London Bridge (LBG)
2h25
18:10 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP86582+ThameslinkG28317+SoutheasternP8631015:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h54
17:42 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85349 · P8631015:50 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h52
17:42 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP85948 · P8904916:04 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h16
17:20 Canterbury West (CBW)1 change
SoutheasternP88524+ThameslinkC10067+SoutheasternP8631816:04 London Bridge (LBG)
2h33
18:37 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP8631016:10 London Victoria (VIC)
1h32
17:42 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP89052_P8905516:13 London Bridge (LBG)
1h48
18:01 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP88651+ThameslinkC10067+SoutheasternP8631816:15 London Bridge (LBG)
2h22
18:37 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP88530+ThameslinkC10074+SoutheasternP8539616:34 London Bridge (LBG)
2h40
19:14 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP8569516:37 London St Pancras International (STP)
0h57
17:34 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8905616:43 London Bridge (LBG)
1h42
18:25 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP88659+ThameslinkC10074+SoutheasternP8539616:45 London Bridge (LBG)
2h29
19:14 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP8539416:46 London Bridge (LBG)
1h24
18:10 Canterbury East (CBE)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP86466+ThameslinkG28321+SoutheasternP8631816:48 London Bridge (LBG)
1h49
18:37 Canterbury East (CBE)2 changes
SoutheasternP85353 · P8631816:50 London St Pancras International (STP)
1h47
18:37 Canterbury East (CBE)1 change
SoutheasternP8876116:55 London Victoria (VIC)
2h03
18:58 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect
SoutheasternP8911818:03 London Bridge (LBG)
1h48
19:51 Canterbury West (CBW)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Canterbury

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Typically, there are 9 trains per day from London to Canterbury, including 6 direct trains, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 10m.

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
Distance
87 km
Average train duration
1h 55m
Lowest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 10m
First train
0:12
Last train
23:54
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
14 days
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

Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from London to Canterbury trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between London and Canterbury from £7. 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 10m
Cheapest Price
£7
Southeastern frequency
9 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

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 4m
Cheapest Price
£45
Thameslink frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: London to Canterbury train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Canterbury 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The train distance from London to Canterbury is 87 km.
The first train from London to Canterbury leaves at 0:12.
The last train from London to Canterbury departs at 23:54.
Trains from London to Canterbury run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Canterbury.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Canterbury. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Southeastern.
To get from London to Canterbury, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London to Canterbury.
The train station in London that goes to Canterbury is London St Pancras International (STP), and it arrives at Canterbury West (CBW).
Booking trains from London to Canterbury 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 to Canterbury offers a scenic view, with picturesque countryside landscapes and charming Kentish villages visible along the route, providing a pleasant visual experience for travellers.
In Canterbury, you can explore the historic streets on a guided walking tour, enjoy a punting tour on the River Stour, and visit the Canterbury Tales attraction. Attend a performance at The Marlowe Theatre or discover the local food scene on a culinary tour. Key sights include the Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey, the Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, the Canterbury Roman Museum, and Westgate Gardens.
To fully explore Canterbury's historic sites, such as Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey, and the Canterbury Roman Museum, a visit of two to three days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Canterbury.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Canterbury

Most London to Canterbury trains use the London St Pancras International to Canterbury West station pair, with some services arriving at Canterbury East. Use this guide to compare London and Canterbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Canterbury
London St Pancras InternationalPancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK+44 2078437688WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre

Bus91, N91 · 23m · £10 · every ~28 min
73, N73 · 26m · £2 · every ~33 min
390 · 48m · £2 · every ~27 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 11m · £2 · every ~91 min

London St Pancras International train station facilities and services

London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.

London VictoriaLondon Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU+44 3450774224WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Victoria from London city centre

London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus24 · 8m · £2 · every ~25 min
148 · 9m · £2 · every ~30 min
38, N38 · 10m · £2 · every ~46 min
390 · 25m · £2 · every ~26 min
26, N26 · 28m · £4 · every ~27 min
A8 · 37m · £0.90 · every ~10 min
SubwayCircle, District · 5m · £2 · every ~108 min

London Victoria train station facilities and services

London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: 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.

London BridgeLondon Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX+44 345 711 4141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Bridge from London city centre

London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLondon Charing Cross - Hayes, London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks, London Charing Cross - Gravesend, London Charing Cross - Dartford, London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells, London Charing Cross - Ramsgate, London Charing Cross - Maidstone East, London Charing Cross - Hastings, London Charing Cross - Dover Priory, London Charing Cross - Ashford International, London Charing Cross - Chislehurst, London Charing Cross - Sidcup, London Charing Cross - Minster, London Charing Cross - Folkestone Central, London Charing Cross - Headcorn, London Charing Cross - Orpington, London Charing Cross - Gillingham, London Charing Cross - London Cannon Street, London Charing Cross - Bromley South, London Charing Cross - Canterbury West, London Charing Cross - Tonbridge, London Charing Cross - Slade Green, London Charing Cross - Lewisham · 12m · £0.90 · every ~36 min
London Victoria - London Bridge · 58m · £10 · every ~4 min
BusN381, 381 · 12m · £2 · every ~24 min
N21 · 14m · £4 · every ~2 min
SubwayJubilee · 5m · £2 · every ~71 min

London Bridge train station facilities and services

London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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