How much is the train ticket from London to Canterbury?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Canterbury start from R 282. The average price for this train route is around R 558. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Canterbury?

The average train journey time from London to Canterbury is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 86 km. The quickest train can get you there in 51m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the London to Canterbury 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 London to Canterbury?

The earliest train from London to Canterbury departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:50.

Train London to Canterbury from R 264

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Canterbury on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Penge East	1h 41m	08:41	Canterbury East	Cheapest
Train	17:20	St Pancras International	51m	18:11	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	07:46	Peckham Rye	1h 48m	09:34	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	07:07	St Pancras International	1h 10m	08:17	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 31m	08:41	Canterbury East	No tags

Next departures from London to Canterbury on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:45	Penge East	1h 56m	10:41	Canterbury East	Cheapest
Train	07:40	St Pancras International	54m	08:34	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penge East	2h 3m	09:18	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	07:15	Penge East	2h 3m	09:18	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	07:45	Penge East	1h 56m	09:41	Canterbury East	No tags

Next departures from London to Canterbury on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Victoria Rail Station	1h 59m	09:29	Canterbury East	Cheapest
Train	08:40	St Pancras International	54m	09:34	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	08:30	Victoria Rail Station	1h 59m	10:29	Canterbury East	No tags
Train	08:43	London Bridge	1h 36m	10:19	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	09:07	St Pancras International	1h 12m	10:19	Canterbury West	No tags

Next departures from London to Canterbury on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:13	London Bridge	1h 48m	17:01	Canterbury West	Cheapest
Train	17:20	St Pancras International	51m	18:11	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	07:46	Peckham Rye	1h 48m	09:34	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	07:07	St Pancras International	1h 11m	08:18	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 30m	08:40	Canterbury East	No tags

Next departures from London to Canterbury on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Penge East	1h 40m	08:40	Canterbury East	Cheapest
Train	17:20	St Pancras International	51m	18:11	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	07:46	Peckham Rye	1h 48m	09:34	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	07:07	St Pancras International	1h 11m	08:18	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 30m	08:40	Canterbury East	No tags

Next departures from London to Canterbury on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	West Dulwich	2h 14m	09:23	Canterbury West	Cheapest
Train	08:09	West Dulwich	1h 31m	09:40	Canterbury East	Fastest
Train	16:31	New Cross	2h 6m	18:37	Canterbury East	No tags
Train	16:31	New Cross	2h 6m	18:37	Canterbury East	No tags
Train	08:54	West Dulwich	1h 46m	10:40	Canterbury East	No tags

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

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Canterbury

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Canterbury. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

88 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 154 - R 1 151	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 282 - R 1 356	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 192 - R 213	Average duration1h 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 London to Canterbury 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 London to Canterbury?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Canterbury start from R 282. The average price for this train route is around R 558. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Canterbury?
The average train journey time from London to Canterbury is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 86 km. The quickest train can get you there in 51m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the London to Canterbury 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 London to Canterbury?
The earliest train from London to Canterbury departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:50.

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 1 056

11/12

R 1 074

Today

R 393

13/12

R 277

14/12

R 456

15/12

R 334

16/12

R 400

17/12

R 412

The cheapest trip from London to Canterbury was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 277

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

You can expect to pay from R 277 to R 1 304 for a train ticket from London to Canterbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 277, which is on 2025-12-13.