The average train between Aylesford and Canterbury takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Aylesford 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 Aylesford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aylesford is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aylesford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Aylesford station and arriving at Canterbury station via Paddock Wood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Aylesford to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Aylesford station.
Aylesford to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Aylesford to Canterbury train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Aylesford and Canterbury is 41.6 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Aylesford to Canterbury West via Paddock Wood in around 2h 5m.