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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
Kč891
Average price
Kč909
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport will cost around Kč909 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč891.
Of the 3 trains that leave Canterbury for London Gatwick Airport on Thu, Aug 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 52 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.
10:03 AM2h52Canterbury12:55 PMLondon Gatwick AirportKč8911One-way0 transfers- 5:49 AM1h58Canterbury7:47 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč9171One-way0 transfers
- 8:33 AM2h22Canterbury10:55 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč9211One-way0 transfers
- 5:49 AM1h58Canterbury7:47 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč9171One-way0 transfers
- 8:33 AM2h22Canterbury10:55 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč9211One-way0 transfers
- 10:03 AM2h52Canterbury12:55 PMLondon Gatwick AirportKč8911One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč512 but you can travel from only Kč472 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 14:06. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč512 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 5:49 AM |
Last train 2:06 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Live departures
Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P85648+ W45545 | Delayed 9:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h13 | 10:46 AM 10:46 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
P90245_P90246+ G77419+ G15095 | On time 9:33 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h22 | 11:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
P86147+C18461+G26409+ W04398 | On time 9:47 AM Canterbury East (CBE) | 3h02 | 12:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| P85651+X83307 | On time 9:54 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h10 | 12:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P90249+G15097+G77425 | 10:03 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h52 | 12:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85658 · P90252+G77425+G15097 | On time 10:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h34 | 12:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| P85658+W32976 | 10:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h13 | 12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
P85658+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+ G77344 | 10:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h09 | 12:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P86153+C18465+G26416+W04410 | On time 10:47 AM Canterbury East (CBE) | 3h02 | 1:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| P85661+W45569 | On time 10:54 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h10 | 1:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P90255+G77431+G15099 | On time 11:06 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h49 | 1:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85667 · P90258+G77431+G15099 | On time 11:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h32 | 1:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| P85667+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G77356 | On time 11:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h07 | 1:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85667+W45551 | On time 11:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h11 | 1:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P86160+G26200 | On time 11:47 AM Canterbury East (CBE) | 2h21 | 2:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P86160+G26423+W04422+C18457 | On time 11:47 AM Canterbury East (CBE) | 3h02 | 2:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| P90261+G77437+G15101 | On time 12:06 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h49 | 2:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85674+W45561 | On time 12:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h11 | 2:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P85674+G77368+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria | On time 12:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h07 | 2:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85674 · P90264+G77437+G15101 | On time 12:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h32 | 2:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| P86167+G26208 | On time 12:47 PM Canterbury East (CBE) | 2h21 | 3:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P90267+G77443+W32914 | On time 1:06 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h40 | 3:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85680+W45556 | On time 1:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h11 | 3:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P85680+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G77372 | 1:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h07 | 3:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85680 · P90270+G77443+W32914 | On time 1:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h23 | 3:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| P86174+G26216 | On time 1:47 PM Canterbury East (CBE) | 2h21 | 4:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P90273+W32878+G77449 | On time 2:06 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h40 | 4:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85686+W45574 | 2:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h11 | 4:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P85686+G77375+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria | 2:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h07 | 4:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85686 · P90276+G77449+W32878 | On time 2:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h23 | 4:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| P86181+G26225 | 2:47 PM Canterbury East (CBE) | 2h21 | 5:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P90279+W32891+G77452 | On time 3:06 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h10 | 5:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85692+W45576 | 3:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h12 | 5:35 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P85692+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G77243 | On time 3:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h05 | 5:28 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P86189+G26234 | 3:47 PM Canterbury East (CBE) | 2h21 | 6:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P90285+C93139_G77049 · G77458 | 4:01 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h05 | 6:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| P85698+W45562 | 4:20 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h15 | 6:35 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
| 5:49 AM Canterbury | 1h58 | 7:47 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport
Most Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Canterbury West to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Canterbury West from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury West train station facilities and services
Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: 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.
Getting to Canterbury East from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury East train station facilities and services
Canterbury East has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury East.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Canterbury East.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury East. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury East: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Canterbury East: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury East: 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.
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