The cheapest and fastest trains from Minster to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Minster to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Minster to Canterbury will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Minster for Canterbury every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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.


Live departures
Minster to Canterbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Minster to Canterbury trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:43 Minster | 0h16 | 04:59 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:50 Minster | 0h16 | 13:06 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Minster to Canterbury
Trains from Minster to Canterbury run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 16m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:19 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Minster to Canterbury trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Minster and Canterbury from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Minster to Canterbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Minster 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Minster and Canterbury
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- 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 platform 2 for services away from London from station entrance. Step free access to platform 1 for services to London via railway foot crossing. Stepped footbridge available for crossing between platforms. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 2
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Forecourt
- 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: Car park at the front of the station
- 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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