The average train between Ashford and Canterbury takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford 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 Ashford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Canterbury station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Ashford to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ashford (Surrey) station.
Ashford to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Ashford to Canterbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ashford and Canterbury is 108.1 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Canterbury West via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 27m.