Trains tickets from London to Canterbury

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TodayMay 23
TomorrowMay 24
from $31
SunMay 25
from $28
MonMay 26
from $29
TueMay 27
from $26
WedMay 28
from $29
ThuMay 29
from $27
FriMay 30
from $26

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: London Waterloo East
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Canterbury
    Destination location: Canterbury West
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Canterbury
    Destination location: Canterbury West
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Canterbury
    Destination location: Canterbury West
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Canterbury
    Destination location: Canterbury West
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Canterbury
    Destination location: Canterbury West
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Canterbury.

Average Price$11 - $31Average Duration1h 50m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$22 - $81Average Duration1h 40m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$21 - $21Average Duration2h 50m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from London to Canterbury

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Canterbury. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

117bus per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train London to Canterbury: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$34
Average train trip duration1h 40m
Number of daily trains33
Earliest train departure6:57am
Distance55 miles (88 km)
Latest train departure11:45pm

London to Canterbury Train

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

Best price found
05/21
$53
05/22
$26
Today
$26
05/24
$29
05/25
$27
05/26
$28
05/27
$24
05/28
$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Canterbury was searched and found on May 27, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $78 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 $24 which is on 2025-05-27.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Canterbury you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between London and Canterbury, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from London to Canterbury.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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