London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 05

Cheapest price on Sep 05

$17

Average ticket price on Sep 05

$24

Fastest journey on Sep 05

1 h 30 m

Average journey duration on Sep 05

1 h 30 m

Trains on Sep 05

18

Distance

88 km

Cheap tickets

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 $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 05, we found 18 trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE), including 14 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.

  • SoutheasternP87894
    5:42 AM1h58
    London Victoria (VIC)
    7:40 AMCanterbury East (CBE)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP86326
    6:10 PM1h30
    London Victoria (VIC)
    7:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP86333
    7:10 PM1h30
    London Victoria (VIC)
    8:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP88410 · P86239 · P86243
    5:57 AM2h43
    London Victoria (VIC)
    8:40 AMCanterbury East (CBE)
    $231One-way
    2 transfers
  • SoutheasternP86256 · P89710
    9:10 AM1h32
    London Victoria (VIC)
    10:42 AMCanterbury East (CBE)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Travel 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 an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 54 miles (88 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$28

Average price

$12

Average price

Cheapest

$40

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 46m

Average total duration

2h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Southeastern

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE):

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Canterbury East (CBE) take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Victoria (VIC) and Canterbury East (CBE) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 12m faster (1h 32m by train vs 1h 44m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $40 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Southeastern, Southeastern.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SoutheasternP86293
On time
2:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
3:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86296
On time
2:40 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h26
4:06 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86301
On time
3:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h33
4:43 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86305
On time
3:40 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h29
5:09 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86310
On time
4:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h32
5:42 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86315 · P85394
On time
4:40 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
6:10 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP86318
On time
5:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h27
6:37 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86321 · P85396
On time
5:40 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h34
7:14 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP86325
On time
6:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h27
7:37 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86328 · P85398
On time
6:40 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h36
8:16 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP86332
On time
7:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
8:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86338
On time
8:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
9:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86344
On time
9:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
10:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86350
On time
10:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h39
11:49 PM Canterbury East (CBE)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85743+TubeTube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International11:09 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h25
12:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW)1 transfer
SoutheasternP89108+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross
Delayed
10:34 PM 11:12 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
2h16
1:28 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
1 transfer
Saturday, September 5
SoutheasternP878945:42 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h58
7:40 AM Canterbury East (CBE)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP88410 · P86239 · P862435:57 AM London Victoria (VIC)
2h43
8:40 AM Canterbury East (CBE)2 transfers
SoutheasternP862437:10 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
8:40 AM Canterbury East (CBE)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP862498:10 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
9:40 AM Canterbury East (CBE)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86256 · P897109:10 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h32
10:42 AM Canterbury East (CBE)1 transfer
SoutheasternP86264 · P8973410:10 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h32
11:42 AM Canterbury East (CBE)1 transfer
SoutheasternP86273 · P8975811:10 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h32
12:42 PM Canterbury East (CBE)1 transfer
SoutheasternP8628112:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
1:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP862881:10 PM London Victoria (VIC)
1h30
2:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)

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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 $20 (€16) 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 22m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)
Distance
54 miles (88 km)
Average train duration
1h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
$20 (€16)
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 22m
First train
4:42 AM
Last train
10:41 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
5 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)

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.

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southeastern Duration
1h 22m
Cheapest Southeastern Price
$20 (€16)
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area

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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $20 (€16), while the average price is around $28 (€23).
The train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) takes 1h 22m and runs 3 per day.
The distance by train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) is 54 miles (88 km).
The first train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) leaves at 4:42 AM.
The last train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) leaves at 10:41 PM.
There is no high speed train available from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE).
Yes, there is a direct train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE). This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Southeastern.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE).
The cheapest way to get from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) is by bus, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
The train journey from London Victoria to Canterbury East offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Kent countryside, charming villages, and historic landscapes, providing a pleasant visual experience.
Yes, a day trip from London Victoria to Canterbury East is feasible. The journey takes 85 and covers a distance of 88. Trains run 3 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE).
Since neither London Victoria (VIC) nor Canterbury East (CBE) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Canterbury East (CBE) include Chatham, Sittingbourne, London, Rochester, Aylesham.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE)

Most London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) trains use the London St Pancras International to Canterbury West station pair. Use this guide to compare London Victoria (VIC) and Canterbury East (CBE) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Canterbury
London VictoriaLondon Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU+44 3450774224WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Victoria from London city centre

London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus24 · 8m · $2 · every ~25 min
148 · 9m · $2 · every ~30 min
38, N38 · 10m · $2 · every ~46 min
390 · 25m · $2 · every ~26 min
26, N26 · 28m · $5 · every ~27 min
A8 · 37m · $1 · every ~10 min
SubwayCircle, District · 5m · $2 · every ~108 min

London Victoria train station facilities and services

London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: 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.

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