How much is the train ticket from Canterbury to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Canterbury to London start from R 282. The average price for this train route is around R 593. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 86 km. The quickest train can get 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 56 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 R 291

Next train departures

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:13	Canterbury East	1h 46m	09:59	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 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:47	Canterbury East	1h 57m	09:44	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	15:23	Canterbury West	55m	16:18	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:07	Canterbury West	1h 34m	08:41	London Bridge	No tags
Train	07:07	Canterbury West	1h 40m	08:47	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	07:07	Canterbury West	1h 44m	08:51	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:16	Canterbury East	1h 55m	09:11	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:26	Canterbury West	55m	08:21	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	08:06	Canterbury West	1h 36m	09:42	London Bridge	No tags
Train	08:06	Canterbury West	1h 41m	09:47	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	08:06	Canterbury West	1h 45m	09:51	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:32	Canterbury West	1h 40m	09:12	London Bridge	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 18 December
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	15:06	Canterbury West	1h 35m	16:41	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	15:47	Canterbury East	2h 1m	17:48	New Cross	No tags
Train	15:47	Canterbury East	2h 1m	17:48	New Cross	No tags
Train	07:17	Canterbury East	1h 42m	08:59	Penge East	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:47	Canterbury East	1h 45m	17:32	Sydenham Hill	Cheapest
Train	15:47	Canterbury East	1h 34m	17:21	Victoria Rail Station	Fastest
Train	15:47	Canterbury East	2h 1m	17:48	New Cross	No tags
Train	15:47	Canterbury East	2h 1m	17:48	New Cross	No tags
Train	07:17	Canterbury East	1h 47m	09:04	West Dulwich	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:36 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Canterbury to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 213, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

88 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 131 - R 1 151	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 282 - R 2 285	Average duration1h 41m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 213 - R 213	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southeastern

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

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 R 282

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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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Canterbury to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Canterbury to London start from R 282. The average price for this train route is around R 593. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 86 km. The quickest train can get 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 56 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

10/12

R 787

11/12

R 875

Today

R 399

13/12

R 393

14/12

R 444

15/12

R 296

16/12

R 392

17/12

R 392

The cheapest trip from Canterbury to London was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 296

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 R 296 to R 2 168 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 R 296, which is on 2025-12-15.