The average train between Alton and Canterbury takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Alton to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Alton to Canterbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Alton and Canterbury is 143.8 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 9m.