How to get from London to Canterbury
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Canterbury by price and travel time.
- 88 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 10m
- 40 train departures a day with Southeastern
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Train
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €11, on Fri, Oct 16.
88 km
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.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Canterbury
Southeastern runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:20 and the last at 13:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeasterntrain | 40 | 06:20 | 13:20 |
All departures
- 06:20
- 06:37
- 07:04
- 07:07
- 07:20
- 07:34
- 07:39
- 07:55
- 08:01
- 08:04
- 08:20
- 08:33
- 08:40
- 08:55
- 09:02
- 09:07
- 09:20
- 09:34
- 09:36
- 09:50
- 10:04
- 10:07
- 10:20
- 10:34
- 10:40
- 10:50
- 11:04
- 11:07
- 11:20
- 11:34
- 11:37
- 11:50
- 12:04
- 12:20
- 12:34
- 12:40
- 12:50
- 13:04
- 13:07
- 13:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Southeastern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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 €15 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
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.
When is the first train from London to Canterbury?
The first train with Southeastern leaves at 06:20 and the last at 13:20, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Canterbury?
40 a day with Southeastern, between 06:20 and 13:20.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €11 to €17. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Canterbury?
On this route you travel with Southeastern.
Can you get from London to Canterbury without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 51m.
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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Southeastern
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026