The average train between Andover and Canterbury takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Andover 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 Andover and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Andover is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Andover to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Andover station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Andover to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Andover station.
Andover to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Andover to Canterbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Andover and Canterbury is 179.3 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Andover to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.