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Compare train for Chatham to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chatham to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€2. The journey takes 45m versus 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chatham to Canterbury
How to get from Chatham to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chatham to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P863449:57 PM 0h43 Chatham station (CTM) 10:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P863449:57 PM 0h43 Chatham station (CTM) 10:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P863449:57 PM 0h43 Chatham station (CTM) 10:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P863388:57 PM 0h43 Chatham station (CTM) 9:40 PM Canterbury East (CBE) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
P8628012:57 PM 0h44 Chatham station (CTM) 1:41 PM Canterbury East (CBE) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
P862871:57 PM 0h44 Chatham station (CTM) 2:41 PM Canterbury East (CBE) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chatham and Canterbury as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chatham station (CTM) and arrive in Canterbury East (CBE).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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