The cheapest and fastest trains from Victoria to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£129
Average price
£129
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Victoria to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Victoria to Canterbury will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.
Of the 1 trains that leave Victoria 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 301 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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
Victoria to Canterbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Victoria to Canterbury trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G57571+ P08479+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P19681 | On time 08:38 Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) | 4h56 | 13:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
G57571+ P08479+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P19681 | On time 08:41 Ebbw Vale Parkway (EBV) | 4h53 | 13:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
G57571+ P08479+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P19681 | On time 08:50 Llanhilleth station (LTH) | 4h44 | 13:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
G57572+ P08481+ P07618+ P19679 | On time 09:38 Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) | 4h56 | 14:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
G57572+ P08481+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ P19496 | On time 09:38 Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) | 5h03 | 14:41 Canterbury East (CBE) | 3 changes | |
G57572+ P08481+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P19611 | On time 09:38 Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) | 4h40 | 14:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 4 changes | |
G57572+ P08481+ P07618+ P19679 | On time 09:41 Ebbw Vale Parkway (EBV) | 4h53 | 14:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
G57572+ P08481+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ P19496 | On time 09:41 Ebbw Vale Parkway (EBV) | 5h00 | 14:41 Canterbury East (CBE) | 3 changes | |
G57572+ P08481+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P19611 | On time 09:41 Ebbw Vale Parkway (EBV) | 4h37 | 14:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 4 changes | |
G57572+ P08481+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P19611 | On time 09:50 Llanhilleth station (LTH) | 4h28 | 14:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 4 changes | |
G57572+ P08481+ P07618+ P19679 | On time 09:50 Llanhilleth station (LTH) | 4h44 | 14:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
G57572+ P08481+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ P19496 | On time 09:50 Llanhilleth station (LTH) | 4h51 | 14:41 Canterbury East (CBE) | 3 changes | |
G57442+ P08483+ P07694+ P19609 | On time 10:07 Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) | 5h11 | 15:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 4 changes | |
G57442+ P08483+ P07694+ P19609 | On time 10:10 Ebbw Vale Parkway (EBV) | 5h08 | 15:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 4 changes | |
G57442+ P08483+ P07694+ P19609 | On time 10:19 Llanhilleth station (LTH) | 4h59 | 15:18 Canterbury West (CBW) | 4 changes | |
G57573+ P08484+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P19677 | On time 10:38 Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) | 4h56 | 15:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
G57573+ P08484+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P19677 | On time 10:41 Ebbw Vale Parkway (EBV) | 4h53 | 15:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
G57573+ P08484+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P19677 | On time 10:50 Llanhilleth station (LTH) | 4h44 | 15:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Victoria to Canterbury
Trains from Victoria to Canterbury run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 301 km distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 301 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 17:30 |
FAQs: Victoria to Canterbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Victoria 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Victoria and Canterbury
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- 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: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- 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: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
- 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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