How much does a train ticket cost from Canterbury to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Canterbury to London start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Canterbury to London?

The average train journey time from Canterbury to London is 1h 41m, covering a distance of 53 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the Canterbury to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 50 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Canterbury to London?

The earliest train from Canterbury to London departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 22:45.

Train Canterbury to London from £12

Next train departures

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:13	Canterbury East	1h 46m	17:59	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	18:23	Canterbury West	55m	19:18	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	16:01	Canterbury West	1h 40m	17:41	London Bridge	No tags
Train	16:13	Canterbury East	1h 46m	17:59	Penge East	No tags
Train	16:47	Canterbury East	1h 42m	18:29	Penge East	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:17	Canterbury East	1h 42m	08:59	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	07:49	Canterbury West	54m	08:43	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 39m	08:42	London Bridge	No tags
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 45m	08:48	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 49m	08:52	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:47	Canterbury East	2h 2m	09:49	Sydenham Hill	Cheapest
Train	07:23	Canterbury West	55m	08:18	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:06	Canterbury West	1h 40m	08:46	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:47	Canterbury East	1h 36m	09:23	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	08:06	Canterbury West	1h 40m	09:46	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:19	Canterbury East	1h 59m	09:18	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	07:26	Canterbury West	55m	08:21	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:19	Canterbury East	1h 59m	09:18	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	08:06	Canterbury West	1h 50m	09:56	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	08:19	Canterbury East	1h 59m	10:18	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:17	Canterbury East	1h 47m	19:04	West Dulwich	Cheapest
Train	07:49	Canterbury West	54m	08:43	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 39m	08:42	London Bridge	No tags
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 45m	08:48	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 49m	08:52	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:47	Canterbury East	1h 42m	18:29	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	07:49	Canterbury West	54m	08:43	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 39m	08:42	London Bridge	No tags
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 45m	08:48	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 49m	08:52	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:17	Canterbury East	1h 42m	18:59	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	07:49	Canterbury West	54m	08:43	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 39m	08:42	London Bridge	No tags
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 45m	08:48	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	07:03	Canterbury West	1h 49m	08:52	London Charing Cross	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Canterbury to London

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 41 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50train per day

1h 41mAverage duration

53 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £28	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £99	Average duration1h 41m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southeastern

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at £7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Canterbury to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Canterbury to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Canterbury to London start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Canterbury to London?
The average train journey time from Canterbury to London is 1h 41m, covering a distance of 53 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the Canterbury to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 50 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Canterbury to London?
The earliest train from Canterbury to London departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 22:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

£35

28/01

£39

Today

£18

30/01

£18

31/01

£13

01/02

£18

02/02

£13

03/02

£18

The cheapest trip from Canterbury to London was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of £13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Canterbury to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £13 to £97 for a train ticket from Canterbury to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2026-01-31.