How much is the train ticket from London to Canterbury?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Canterbury start from $17. The average price for this train route is around $33. 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 London to Canterbury?

The average train ride duration from London to Canterbury is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 54 miles (86 km). The quickest train can get you there in 51m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators service the London to Canterbury route?

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

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

The earliest train departs from London to Canterbury at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:50pm.

Train London to Canterbury from $16

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Canterbury on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	Penge East	1h 41m	8:41am	Canterbury East	Cheapest
Train	5:20pm	St Pancras International	51m	6:11pm	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	7:46am	Peckham Rye	1h 48m	9:34am	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 10m	8:17am	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 31m	8:41am	Canterbury East	No tags

Next departures for London to Canterbury on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:45am	Penge East	1h 56m	10:41am	Canterbury East	Cheapest
Train	7:40am	St Pancras International	54m	8:34am	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	7:15am	Penge East	2h 3m	9:18am	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	7:15am	Penge East	2h 3m	9:18am	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	7:45am	Penge East	1h 56m	9:41am	Canterbury East	No tags

Next departures for London to Canterbury on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 59m	9:29am	Canterbury East	Cheapest
Train	8:40am	St Pancras International	54m	9:34am	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	8:30am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 59m	10:29am	Canterbury East	No tags
Train	8:43am	London Bridge	1h 36m	10:19am	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	9:07am	St Pancras International	1h 12m	10:19am	Canterbury West	No tags

Next departures for London to Canterbury on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:13pm	London Bridge	1h 48m	5:01pm	Canterbury West	Cheapest
Train	5:20pm	St Pancras International	51m	6:11pm	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	7:46am	Peckham Rye	1h 48m	9:34am	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 11m	8:18am	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 30m	8:40am	Canterbury East	No tags

Next departures for London to Canterbury on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	Penge East	1h 40m	8:40am	Canterbury East	Cheapest
Train	5:20pm	St Pancras International	51m	6:11pm	Canterbury West	Fastest
Train	7:46am	Peckham Rye	1h 48m	9:34am	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 11m	8:18am	Canterbury West	No tags
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 30m	8:40am	Canterbury East	No tags

Next departures for London to Canterbury on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:09am	West Dulwich	2h 14m	9:23am	Canterbury West	Cheapest
Train	8:09am	West Dulwich	1h 31m	9:40am	Canterbury East	Fastest
Train	4:31pm	New Cross	2h 6m	6:37pm	Canterbury East	No tags
Train	4:31pm	New Cross	2h 6m	6:37pm	Canterbury East	No tags
Train	8:54am	West Dulwich	1h 46m	10:40am	Canterbury East	No tags

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

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Canterbury

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Canterbury. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

55 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $67	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $79	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $13	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. 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 $17

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Canterbury 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 London to Canterbury?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Canterbury start from $17. The average price for this train route is around $33. 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 London to Canterbury?
The average train ride duration from London to Canterbury is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 54 miles (86 km). The quickest train can get you there in 51m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators service the London to Canterbury route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 50 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Canterbury?
The earliest train departs from London to Canterbury at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:50pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$62

12/11

$63

Today

$23

12/13

$16

12/14

$27

12/15

$20

12/16

$24

12/17

$24

The cheapest trip from London to Canterbury was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $76 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 $16 which is on 2025-12-13.