The average train between Aylesbury and Canterbury takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Aylesbury 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 Aylesbury and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aylesbury is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrow-on-the-Hill and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 19m • 2 changes


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2h 33m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Aylesbury to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Aylesbury station and arriving at Canterbury station via Harrow-on-the-Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Aylesbury to Canterbury train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Aylesbury station.
Aylesbury to Canterbury train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Aylesbury to Canterbury train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Aylesbury and Canterbury is 144 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Aylesbury to Canterbury West via London Marylebone, Marylebone station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 46m.