How to get from London to Canterbury
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 1h 10m, from €22.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Canterbury. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 10m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 88 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
London to Canterbury: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → CanterburytrainSoutheastern·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from London to Canterbury works
Start with a Southeastern train from London to Canterbury, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €22 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Canterbury
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Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs London to Canterbury
On this route you travel with Southeastern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
London to Canterbury: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Canterbury?+−
The most useful route takes about 1h 10m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Canterbury from London?+−
About 88 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Canterbury cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €22. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Canterbury?+−
On this route you travel with Southeastern.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Canterbury?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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