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It takes an average of 1h 38m to travel from London to Canterbury by train, over a distance of around 54 miles (87 km). There are normally 153 trains per day travelling from London to Canterbury and tickets for this journey start from £13.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | London | |
| Arrival station | Canterbury | |
| Journey time | From 51m | |
| Distance | 54 miles (87 km) | |
| Frequency | 153 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £13.50 | |
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Plan your journey from London to Canterbury
Considering a trip to Canterbury and need more information on how to take the train from London to Canterbury? Start your search with us today!
Usually, the train from London to Canterbury takes around 1 hour 38 minutes. Every day, there are around 153 trains running on this popular route.
You can take a direct train from London to Canterbury.
Southeastern trains run on this route.
From London to Canterbury, tickets start from just £13.50. Booking tickets in advance can be cheaper than buying on the day of travel.
Use our Journey Planner to pick the dates and times you want to travel, and we’ll give you all the options.
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from London to Canterbury?
Want to know more about your journey from London to Canterbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from London to Canterbury?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
Get cheap train tickets with split ticketing
What is split ticketing?
Split ticketing is a clever way to save money on train travel. Instead of buying one ticket for your whole journey, you buy separate tickets for different sections of the trip — and it often works out cheaper.
You’ll still travel on the same train, with no need to change along the way (in most cases). It’s a simple way to cut the cost of your journey!
How do split tickets work?
Split ticketing is when you buy separate tickets for different sections of your journey, rather than one ticket from start to finish.
Your journey is divided into smaller segments on paper, but you don’t need to leave the train. The only requirement is that the train stops at each of the stations shown on your tickets.
If asked, just make sure to show the correct ticket for the part of the journey you're travelling on.