The cheapest and fastest trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Victoria (VIC) for Canterbury East (CBE) on Fri, Dec 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
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P19500Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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€37 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) trains for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h39 | 10:49 PM Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:41 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h46 | 12:27 AM Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 5 | |||||
P19500 | On time 11:10 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h31 | 12:41 PM Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P19498 | On time 12:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h31 | 1:41 PM Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)
Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 22:41 |
Train companies: Southeastern from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Victoria (VIC) and Canterbury East (CBE) from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) 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 East (CBE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
- 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.
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