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Cheap train tickets from London to Canterbury

Showing times and prices for Sep 15

Cheapest

$25

Average

$28

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

P97618

08:43AM1h35

London Bridge (LBG)

10:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$251One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

P97624

09:43AM1h35

London Bridge (LBG)

11:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$251One-way

0 transfers

P95064

10:04AM1h14

London St Pancras International (STP)

11:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$301One-way

1 transfer

P94873

08:40AM0h54

London St Pancras International (STP)

09:34AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$301One-way

0 transfers

P95058

09:04AM1h14

London St Pancras International (STP)

10:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$301One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from London to Canterbury

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 15

Southeastern

P94873

08:40AM0h54

London St Pancras International (STP)

09:34AMCanterbury West (CBW)

0 transfers

Southeastern

P97618

08:43AM1h35

London Bridge (LBG)

10:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

0 transfers

Southeastern

P95058

09:04AM1h14

London St Pancras International (STP)

10:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

1 transfer

Southeastern

P94879

09:40AM0h54

London St Pancras International (STP)

10:34AMCanterbury West (CBW)

0 transfers

Southeastern

P97624

09:43AM1h35

London Bridge (LBG)

11:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

0 transfers

Southeastern

P95064

10:04AM1h14

London St Pancras International (STP)

11:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from London to Canterbury

Showing times and prices for Sep 15

Fastest Journey

54 m

Average

1 h 14 m

Trains per day

Distance

87 km

Of the 6 trains that leave London for Canterbury every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

P94873

08:40AM0h54

London St Pancras International (STP)

09:34AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$301One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

P94879

09:40AM0h54

London St Pancras International (STP)

10:34AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$671One-way

0 transfers

P95064

10:04AM1h14

London St Pancras International (STP)

11:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$301One-way

1 transfer

P95058

09:04AM1h14

London St Pancras International (STP)

10:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$301One-way

1 transfer

P97618

08:43AM1h35

London Bridge (LBG)

10:18AMCanterbury West (CBW)

$251One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from London to Canterbury

Distance	54 miles (87 km)
Average train duration	1 h 14 min
Average train ticket price	$47 (€40)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes
Train companies	Southeastern or Thameslink

Trains from London to Canterbury cover the 54 miles (87 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 14 min with our travel partners like Southeastern or Thameslink. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $19 (€16), but the average price of train tickets is $47 (€40). Travelers depart most frequently from London St Pancras International and arrive in Canterbury West.

Train providers: Southeastern and Thameslink from London to Canterbury trains

Buy your official Southeastern and Thameslink train tickets between London and Canterbury from $21 (€17) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

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.

London to Canterbury train information with Southeastern:

Average Duration: 1 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: $21
Southeastern frequency: 24 a day

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

London to Canterbury train information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: $84
Thameslink frequency: 1 a day

Train tickets from London to Canterbury: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	12 €
2 weeks earlier	11 €	9%
3 weeks earlier	9 €	33%
1 month before	11 €	9%
2 months earlier	12 €	0%

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Train companies often offer promotional prices and offers—by buying in advance—you can get access the best prices for trains in the U.S., Canada, and the major European railroad operators. Search on Omio to check prices and cheap train tickets from London - Canterbury. Easily find the most attractive rates and choose the your preferred route for your journey. Book and choose your mobile ticket: avoid the queues at the station and the added stress of printing your ticket.

The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:

Buying your train ticket from London - Canterbury 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 33% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
If you book a ticket London - Canterbury with 2 months in advance you save up to about 0% compared to the initial price.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Canterbury

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Canterbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Canterbury.

Cheap train tickets from London to Canterbury can start from as little as $19 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Canterbury is $47 (€40); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Canterbury train travel time is 1 h 14 min for the 54 mile (87 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Canterbury leaves at 4: 42 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Canterbury leaves at 10: 43 PM.

There is 1 train a day from London to Canterbury which require at least one change with Southeastern or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the London to Canterbury train with Southeastern or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from London to Canterbury as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 43 PM.

When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your route from including London St Pancras International, London Victoria, London Bridge, London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street. When arriving in Canterbury, you can end your trip in train stations like Canterbury West and Canterbury East.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London St Pancras International, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Canterbury West, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Canterbury from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London to Canterbury is December.

You have options as you can travel between London and Canterbury 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from London to Canterbury

London

Canterbury

London St Pancras International is the most popular London railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in London for your trip to Canterbury.

London St Pancras International Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK

Phone Number

+44 2078437688, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15

Public transit options for London St Pancras International

Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139

London Victoria Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Public transit options for London Victoria

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

London Bridge Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Bridge

Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London

London Charing Cross Shopping