First train | 05:24 | |
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Last train | 17:24 | |
Departure station | Leatherhead | |
Arrival station | Canterbury West | |
Journey time | From 2h 17m | |
Distance | 61 miles (98 km) | |
Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators |
Looking to travel from Leatherhead to Canterbury West by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 42 minutes to travel from Leatherhead to Canterbury West by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 17 minutes though. You'll usually find 6 trains per day running along the 61 miles (98 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Canterbury West, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with South Western Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to get to Canterbury West. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Leatherhead to Canterbury West in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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The average journey time by train between Leatherhead and Canterbury West is 2 hours and 42 minutes, with around 6 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Leatherhead to Canterbury West is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Leatherhead to Canterbury West. Travelling from Leatherhead to Canterbury West by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Leatherhead to Canterbury West leaves at 05:24. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Leatherhead to Canterbury West leaves at 17:24. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Leatherhead to Canterbury West cover a distance of around 61 miles (98 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Canterbury West to Leatherhead.
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