4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Canterbury
Cheapest price
$279
Average price
$316
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Canterbury will cost around $316 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $279.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Canterbury without transferring at least once.
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P856638:39 AM4h55Paris Gare du Nord12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$2791One-way1 transfer- 9009+P856637:37 AM5h57Paris Gare du Nord12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$2791One-way1 transfer
- 9007+P856637:09 AM6h25Paris Gare du Nord12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$2791One-way1 transfer
- 9023+P8568911:09 AM6h25Paris Gare du Nord4:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$2811One-way1 transfer
- 9027+P8568912:08 PM5h26Paris Gare du Nord4:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$2811One-way1 transfer
- 9043+P857493:55 PM3h46Paris Gare du Nord6:41 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$3581One-way1 transfer
- 9013+P856538:39 AM3h55Paris Gare du Nord11:34 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$2811One-way1 transfer
- 9009+P856437:37 AM3h57Paris Gare du Nord10:34 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$2811One-way1 transfer
- 9037+P856952:35 PM3h59Paris Gare du Nord5:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$3581One-way1 transfer
- 9039+P857483:07 PM4h04Paris Gare du Nord6:11 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$3581One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Paris to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $258.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$258 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Canterbury:
A flight is $157 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Canterbury costing on average $258 (€208).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (3h 21m by train vs 4h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $258 (€208) compared to roughly $89 (€71) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris to Canterbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Canterbury trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9007+P85653 | 7:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h25 | 11:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9007+P85663 | 7:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h25 | 12:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9007+P85643 | 7:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h25 | 10:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9009+P85653 | 7:37 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h57 | 11:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9009+P85643 | 7:37 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h57 | 10:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9009+P85663 | 7:37 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h57 | 12:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9013+P85671 | 8:39 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h55 | 1:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9013+P85663 | 8:39 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h55 | 12:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9013+P85653 | 8:39 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h55 | 11:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9015+P85663 | 9:03 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h31 | 12:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9015+P85677 | 9:03 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h31 | 2:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9015+P85671 | 9:03 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h31 | 1:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9019+P85689 | 10:07 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h27 | 4:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9019+P85677 | 10:07 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h27 | 2:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9019+P85671 | 10:07 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h27 | 1:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9023+P85677 | 11:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h25 | 2:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9023+P85689 | 11:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h25 | 4:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9023+P85712 | 11:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 10h25 | 8:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9027+P85712 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 9h26 | 8:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9027+P85695 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h26 | 5:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9027+P85689 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h26 | 4:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9031+P85689 | 1:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h25 | 4:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9031+P85695 | 1:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h25 | 5:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9031+P85712 | 1:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 8h25 | 8:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9037+P85712 | 2:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h59 | 8:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9037+P85748 | 2:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h36 | 6:11 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9037+P85695 | 2:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h59 | 5:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9039+P85749 | 3:07 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h34 | 6:41 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9039+P85748 | 3:07 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h04 | 6:11 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9039+P85712 | 3:07 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h27 | 8:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9043+P85749 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h46 | 6:41 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9043+P85712 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h39 | 8:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9043+P85706 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h39 | 7:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9045+P85712 | 4:30 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h04 | 8:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9045+P85706 | 4:30 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h04 | 7:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9045+P89078 · P85973 | 4:30 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h51 | 9:21 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| 9047+P85712 | 5:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h26 | 8:34 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| 9047+P85973 · P89078 | 5:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h13 | 9:21 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| 9047+P85967 · P89071 | 5:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h16 | 8:24 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
| 9051+P89078 · P85973 | 6:02 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h19 | 9:21 PM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Canterbury
France
United Kingdom
Trains from Paris to Canterbury run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $258 (€208) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 177 miles (285 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 177 miles (285 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $258 (€208) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 6:06 AM |
Last train 9:12 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Eurostar from Paris to Canterbury trainsEurostar trains will get you between Paris and Canterbury from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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