Southampton to Canterbury train with Southeastern
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Canterbury will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.
Of the 4 trains that leave Southampton for Canterbury 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 178 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Southampton to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 178 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Canterbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 04:49 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train providers: Southeastern and South Western Railway trains Southampton to Canterbury
Travel between Southampton and Canterbury from £75 with Omio’s train partners Southeastern and South Western Railway! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
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 Southampton to Canterbury train information:
- Average Duration: 3 h 15 min
- Cheapest Price: £75
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