How much is the train ticket from London to Canterbury?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Canterbury start from R 145. The average price for this train route is around R 467. 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 87 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 47 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 23:54.

Train London to Canterbury from R 158

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Canterbury on 27 January
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 28 January
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 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:16	Woolwich Dockyard	1h 54m	18:10	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 30 January
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 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Penge East	2h 4m	11:19	Canterbury West	Cheapest
Train	07:40	St Pancras International	54m	08:34	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	07:46	Peckham Rye	1h 48m	09:34	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	08:46	Peckham Rye	1h 48m	10:34	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	09:46	Peckham Rye	1h 48m	11:34	Canterbury West	No tags

Next departures from London to Canterbury on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:54	Woolwich Arsenal	1h 40m	11:34	Canterbury West	Cheapest
Train	08:40	St Pancras International	54m	09:34	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	07:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 31m	09:11	Canterbury East	No tags
Train	08:12	Victoria Rail Station	1h 56m	10:08	Canterbury East	No tags
Train	08:33	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	10:22	Canterbury West	No tags

Next departures from London to Canterbury on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:37	London Waterloo East	1h 42m	13:19	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

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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 102, 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 149 - R 666	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 145 - R 1 299	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 102 - R 156	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 about the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at R 145

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

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 145. The average price for this train route is around R 467. 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 87 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 47 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 23:54.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 824

25/01

R 519

Today

R 380

27/01

R 380

28/01

R 380

29/01

R 373

30/01

R 380

31/01

R 263

The cheapest trip from London to Canterbury was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 263

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 263 to R 1 229 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 263, which is on 2026-01-31.