How much is the train ticket from Canterbury to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Canterbury to London start from $9. The average price for this train route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Canterbury to London?

The average train ride duration from Canterbury to London is 1h 41m, covering a distance of 55 miles (89 km). The quickest train can get you there in 54m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators service the Canterbury to London route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 51 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Canterbury to London?

The earliest train departs from Canterbury to London at 7:01am. And the latest train departs at 10:45pm.

Train Canterbury to London from $16

Next train departures

Next departures for Canterbury to London on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:17pm	Canterbury East	1h 42m	6:59pm	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	3:23pm	Canterbury West	55m	4:18pm	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	3:06pm	Canterbury West	1h 35m	4:41pm	London Bridge	No tags
Train	3:06pm	Canterbury West	1h 41m	4:47pm	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	3:06pm	Canterbury West	1h 48m	4:54pm	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures for Canterbury to London on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:17pm	Canterbury East	1h 42m	6:59pm	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	7:49am	Canterbury West	54m	8:43am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 39m	8:42am	London Bridge	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 45m	8:48am	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 49m	8:52am	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures for Canterbury to London on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:17pm	Canterbury East	1h 45m	7:02pm	Sydenham Hill	Cheapest
Train	7:49am	Canterbury West	54m	8:43am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 39m	8:42am	London Bridge	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 45m	8:48am	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 49m	8:52am	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures for Canterbury to London on January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:17am	Canterbury East	1h 42m	8:59am	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	7:19am	Canterbury West	55m	8:14am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 39m	8:42am	London Bridge	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 45m	8:48am	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 49m	8:52am	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures for Canterbury to London on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:17am	Canterbury East	1h 42m	8:59am	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	7:49am	Canterbury West	54m	8:43am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 39m	8:42am	London Bridge	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 45m	8:48am	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 49m	8:52am	London Charing Cross	No tags

Next departures for Canterbury to London on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:47am	Canterbury East	2h 2m	9:49am	Sydenham Hill	Cheapest
Train	7:23am	Canterbury West	55m	8:18am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	7:06am	Canterbury West	1h 40m	8:46am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	7:47am	Canterbury East	1h 36m	9:23am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	8:06am	Canterbury West	1h 40m	9:46am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Canterbury to London on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:19am	Canterbury East	1h 59m	9:18am	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	7:26am	Canterbury West	55m	8:21am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	7:19am	Canterbury East	1h 59m	9:18am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	8:06am	Canterbury West	1h 50m	9:56am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	8:19am	Canterbury East	1h 59m	10:18am	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Canterbury to London on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:47pm	Canterbury East	1h 42m	6:29pm	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	7:49am	Canterbury West	54m	8:43am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 39m	8:42am	London Bridge	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 45m	8:48am	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	7:03am	Canterbury West	1h 49m	8:52am	London Charing Cross	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Canterbury to London

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51train per day

1h 41mAverage Duration

55 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $41	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $133	Average Duration1h 41m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration2h 20m	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. Travelers 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 $9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Canterbury to London by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $9. The average price for this train route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Canterbury to London?
The average train ride duration from Canterbury to London is 1h 41m, covering a distance of 55 miles (89 km). The quickest train can get you there in 54m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators service the Canterbury to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 51 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Canterbury to London?
The earliest train departs from Canterbury to London at 7:01am. And the latest train departs at 10:45pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/24

$46

01/25

$24

Today

$17

01/27

$17

01/28

$17

01/29

$24

01/30

$24

01/31

$17

The cheapest trip from Canterbury to London was searched and found on Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $127 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 $17 which is on 2026-01-28.